Be Kind Rewind
“You name it, we shoot it.”
A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
Where to watch Be Kind Rewind in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Be Kind Rewind there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Be Kind Rewind streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
About Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind is a 2008 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Michel Gondry. The cast is led by Jack Black, Yasiin Bey, Danny Glover. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Be Kind Rewind was produced by Partizan Films and Partizan Films and made in United States of America and France. It was released on February 21, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michel Gondry
- Writers
- Michel Gondry
- Release date
- February 21, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Partizan Films, Partizan Films
Be Kind Rewind cast & crew
Be Kind Rewind was directed by Michel Gondry and written by Michel Gondry.
The cast features Jack Black as Jerry, Yasiin Bey as Mike, Danny Glover as Mr. Fletcher, Mia Farrow as Ms. Kimberley, Melonie Díaz as Alma, and Irv Gooch as Wilson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Michel Bernard, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras, and it was produced by Georges Bermann and Toby Emmerich.
Is Be Kind Rewind worth watching?
Be Kind Rewind holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,482 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Be Kind Rewind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Be Kind Rewind
Jack Black
Jerry
Yasiin Bey
Mike
Danny Glover
Mr. Fletcher
Mia Farrow
Ms. Kimberley
Melonie Díaz
Alma
Irv Gooch
Wilson
Chandler Parker
Craig
Arjay Smith
Manny
Marcus Carl Franklin
James
Blake Hightower
Kid 2
Amir Ali Said
Kid 3
Paul Dinello
Mr. Rooney
Be Kind Rewind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Be Kind Rewind in United States?
Be Kind Rewind is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Be Kind Rewind in?
Be Kind Rewind is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Be Kind Rewind rated?
Be Kind Rewind is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 1,482 ratings.
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