Me and Orson Welles
“All's Fair in love and Theater.”
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
About Me and Orson Welles
Me and Orson Welles is a 2008 English-language drama, history and comedy film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Me and Orson Welles was produced by CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, and Framestore and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 5, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Writers
- Holly Gent, Vincent Palmo Jr.
- Release date
- September 5, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, Framestore
Me and Orson Welles cast & crew
Me and Orson Welles was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Holly Gent and Vincent Palmo Jr..
The cast features Zac Efron as Richard Samuels, Christian McKay as Orson Welles, Claire Danes as Sonja Jones, Ben Chaplin as George Coulouris, Zoe Kazan as Gretta Alder, and Eddie Marsan as John Houseman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael J. McEvoy, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Ann Carli and Richard Linklater.
Is Me and Orson Welles worth watching?
Me and Orson Welles holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 211 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and comedy, Me and Orson Welles is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Me and Orson Welles
Zac Efron
Richard Samuels
Christian McKay
Orson Welles
Claire Danes
Sonja Jones
Ben Chaplin
George Coulouris
Zoe Kazan
Gretta Alder
Eddie Marsan
John Houseman
Kelly Reilly
Muriel Brassler
James Tupper
Joseph Cotten
Leo Bill
Norman Lloyd
Patrick Kennedy
Grover Burgess
Aidan McArdle
Martin Gabel
Al Weaver
Sam Leve
Me and Orson Welles — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Me and Orson Welles in United States?
Me and Orson Welles is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Me and Orson Welles in?
Me and Orson Welles is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Me and Orson Welles?
Me and Orson Welles runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Me and Orson Welles rated?
Me and Orson Welles is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 211 ratings.
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