

Fanboys
“Never tell them the odds.”
In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
Where to watch Fanboys in United States
Click a service to open Fanboys there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Fanboys streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Tubi TV, CTV | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, Rakuten TV, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Fanboys
Fanboys is a 2009 English-language adventure, comedy and crime film directed by Kyle Newman. The cast is led by Sam Huntington, Jay Baruchel, Dan Fogler. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
Fanboys was produced by The Weinstein Company and Third Rail Releasing and made in United States of America. It was released on February 6, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kyle Newman
- Writers
- Adam F. Goldberg, Ernest Cline
- Release date
- February 6, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- The Weinstein Company, Third Rail Releasing
Fanboys cast & crew
Fanboys was directed by Kyle Newman and written by Adam F. Goldberg and Ernest Cline.
The cast features Sam Huntington as Eric, Jay Baruchel as Windows, Dan Fogler as Hutch, Kristen Bell as Zoe, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette as Linus, and David Denman as Chaz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by Lukas Ettlin, and it was produced by Harvey Weinstein and Dana Brunetti.
Is Fanboys worth watching?
Fanboys holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 899 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and crime, Fanboys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fanboys
In United States, you can stream Fanboys on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Fanboys

Sam Huntington
Eric

Jay Baruchel
Windows

Dan Fogler
Hutch

Kristen Bell
Zoe

Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Linus

David Denman
Chaz

Christopher McDonald
Big Chuck

Isaac Kappy
Garfunkel

Seth Rogen
Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach

Charlie B. Brown
Myron

Tarek Bishara
The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
Stephen Pina
Simon
Fanboys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fanboys in United States?
Fanboys is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Fanboys on YouTube TV?
Yes — Fanboys is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Fanboys in?
Fanboys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fanboys?
Fanboys runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Fanboys rated?
Fanboys is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 899 ratings.











