Disgrace
Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Pluto TV | — |
About Disgrace
Disgrace is a 2008 English-language drama film directed by Steve Jacobs. The cast is led by John Malkovich, Jessica Haines, Ériq Ebouaney. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.
Disgrace was produced by Newbridge Film Capital, Fortissimo Films, and Wild Strawberries and made in Australia and South Africa. It was released on September 6, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Steve Jacobs
- Writers
- J.M. Coetzee, Anna Maria Monticelli
- Release date
- September 6, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, South Africa
- Production
- Newbridge Film Capital, Fortissimo Films, Wild Strawberries
Disgrace cast & crew
Disgrace was directed by Steve Jacobs and written by J.M. Coetzee and Anna Maria Monticelli.
The cast features John Malkovich as David Lurie, Jessica Haines as Lucy Lurie, Ériq Ebouaney as Petrus, Fiona Press as Bev Shaw, Antoinette Engel as Melanie Isaacs, and Natalie Becker as Soraya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antony Partos and cinematography is by Steve Arnold.
Is Disgrace worth watching?
Disgrace holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 88 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Disgrace is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Disgrace
John Malkovich
David Lurie
Jessica Haines
Lucy Lurie
Ériq Ebouaney
Petrus
Fiona Press
Bev Shaw
Antoinette Engel
Melanie Isaacs
Natalie Becker
Soraya
Antonio Fisher
Sidney - Student
Isabella De Villiers
Mrs. Cundell - Student
Cindy Mkaza
Mrs. Mbeti - Student
Liezl de Kock
Student Director
Charles Tertiens
Ryan
David Dennis
Mr. Isaacs
Disgrace — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Disgrace in United States?
Disgrace is streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Disgrace on Hoopla?
Yes — Disgrace is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Disgrace in?
Disgrace is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Disgrace?
Disgrace runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Disgrace rated?
Disgrace is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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