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Manchester by the Sea

2016·Movie·R·138 min·7.6(6,424)

I can't beat it.

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

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Where to watch Manchester by the Sea in United States

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Where is Manchester by the Sea streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tele QuebecApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Manchester by the Sea

Manchester by the Sea is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Kenneth Lonergan. The cast is led by Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 6400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Manchester by the Sea was produced by Pearl Street Films, K Period Media, and B Story and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $79 million worldwide.

Director
Kenneth Lonergan
Writers
Kenneth Lonergan
Release date
November 17, 2016
OTT release
February 7, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$79 million
Production
Pearl Street Films, K Period Media, B Story
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Manchester by the Sea cast & crew

Manchester by the Sea was directed by Kenneth Lonergan and written by Kenneth Lonergan.

The cast features Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler, Lucas Hedges as Patrick Chandler, Michelle Williams as Randi Chandler, Kyle Chandler as Joe Chandler, C.J. Wilson as George, and Gretchen Mol as Elise Henderson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lesley Barber, cinematography is by Jody Lee Lipes, and it was produced by Lauren Beck and Matt Damon.

Is Manchester by the Sea worth watching?

Manchester by the Sea holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 6,424 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Manchester by the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Manchester by the Sea

In United States, you can stream Manchester by the Sea on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on February 7, 2017.

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 Manchester by the Sea

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Lee Chandler

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Patrick Chandler

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Randi Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Joe Chandler

C.J. Wilson

C.J. Wilson

George

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Elise Henderson

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Jeffrey Garner

Anna Baryshnikov

Anna Baryshnikov

Sandy

Heather Burns

Heather Burns

Jill

Ivy O'Brien

Ivy O'Brien

Young Patrick Chandler

Kara Hayward

Kara Hayward

Silvie McGann

Tom Kemp

Tom Kemp

Stan Chandler

Manchester by the Sea — FAQs

Where can I watch Manchester by the Sea in United States?

Manchester by the Sea is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Manchester by the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Manchester by the Sea is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Manchester by the Sea in?

Manchester by the Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Manchester by the Sea?

Manchester by the Sea runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is Manchester by the Sea rated?

Manchester by the Sea is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 6,424 ratings.

When did Manchester by the Sea release on OTT?

Manchester by the Sea became available digitally on February 7, 2017.

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