Neverwas
“Every fairy tale needs its hero.”
Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Where to watch Neverwas in United States
Can I watch Neverwas in United States? Neverwas isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Neverwas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Mercado Play | — |
About Neverwas
Neverwas is a 2005 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Joshua Michael Stern. The cast is led by Ian McKellen, Aaron Eckhart, Brittany Murphy. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Neverwas was produced by Legacy Filmworks and Neverwas Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on September 9, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joshua Michael Stern
- Writers
- Joshua Michael Stern
- Release date
- September 9, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Legacy Filmworks, Neverwas Productions
Neverwas cast & crew
Neverwas was directed by Joshua Michael Stern and written by Joshua Michael Stern.
The cast features Ian McKellen as Gabriel Finch, Aaron Eckhart as Zach Riley, Brittany Murphy as Maggie Blake, Nick Nolte as T. L. Pierson, Jessica Lange as Katherine Pierson, and William Hurt as Dr. Peter Reed.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Michael Grady, and it was produced by Nathan Kahane.
Is Neverwas worth watching?
Neverwas holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Neverwas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Neverwas
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Cast of Neverwas
Ian McKellen
Gabriel Finch
Aaron Eckhart
Zach Riley
Brittany Murphy
Maggie Blake
Nick Nolte
T. L. Pierson
Jessica Lange
Katherine Pierson
William Hurt
Dr. Peter Reed
Bill Bellamy
Martin Sands
Alan Cumming
Jake
Vera Farmiga
Eleanna
Michael Moriarty
Dick
Ken Roberts
Terrence
Cynthia Stevenson
Sally
Neverwas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Neverwas in United States?
Neverwas is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Neverwas in?
Neverwas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Neverwas?
Neverwas runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Neverwas rated?
Neverwas is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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