Control
“He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.”
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Where to watch Control in United States
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Where is Control streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, BFI Player, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brollie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | MUBI | — |
| Brazil | MUBI | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MUBI, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | MUBI | — |
About Control
Control is a 2007 English-language drama film directed by Anton Corbijn. The cast is led by Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.
Control was produced by NorthSee, EM Media, and 3 Dogs & a Pony and made in United Kingdom and Japan. It was released on September 12, 2007, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Writers
- Matt Greenhalgh
- Release date
- September 12, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony
Control cast & crew
Control was directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Matt Greenhalgh.
The cast features Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Samantha Morton as Debbie Curtis, Alexandra Maria Lara as Annik Honoré, Joe Anderson as Hooky, Toby Kebbell as Rob Greton, and Craig Parkinson as Tony Wilson.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Martin Ruhe and it was produced by Anton Corbijn and Iain Canning.
Is Control worth watching?
Control holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 943 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Control is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Control
In United States, you can stream Control on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Control
Sam Riley
Ian Curtis
Samantha Morton
Debbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria Lara
Annik Honoré
Joe Anderson
Hooky
Toby Kebbell
Rob Greton
Craig Parkinson
Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearson
Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadaway
Steve Morris
Robert Shelly
Twinny
Andrew Sheridan
Terry
Richard Bremmer
Ian's Father
Tanya Myers
Ian’s Mother
Control — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Control in United States?
Control is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is Control on Kanopy?
Yes — Control is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Control in?
Control is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Control?
Control runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Control rated?
Control is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 943 ratings.
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