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The Color Wheel

2012·Movie·NR·83 min·6.3(52)

An objectionable comedy about disappointment and forgiveness.

JR, an aspiring news-anchor, forces her younger brother Colin to embark on a road trip to move her belongings out of her professor-turned-lover’s place. Traveling through New England, they uncomfortably run into old school-mates or revisit familial history from which they have long since diverged.

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Where to watch The Color Wheel in United States

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Where is The Color Wheel streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesFandor, Philo, MUBI, OVIDApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
IndiaMUBI Amazon Channel
United KingdomMUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
CanadaFandor, MUBI, OVID, CineverseApple TV Store
GermanyMUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
FranceMUBI, MUBI Amazon ChannelSooner, Canal VOD
SpainFilmin, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
BrazilMUBI Amazon Channel

About The Color Wheel

The Color Wheel is a 2012 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Alex Ross Perry. The cast is led by Carlen Altman, Alex Ross Perry, Bob Byington. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, Philo, MUBI.

The Color Wheel was produced by Dorset Films and Frank Miller Ink and made in United States of America. It was released on May 18, 2012, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Alex Ross Perry
Writers
Carlen Altman, Alex Ross Perry
Release date
May 18, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Dorset Films, Frank Miller Ink

The Color Wheel cast & crew

The Color Wheel was directed by Alex Ross Perry and written by Carlen Altman and Alex Ross Perry.

The cast features Carlen Altman as JR, Alex Ross Perry as Colin, Bob Byington as Professor Neil Chadwick, Kate Lyn Sheil as Julia, Anna Bak-Kvapil as Kim Thompson, and Ry Russo-Young as Zoe.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Preston Spurlock, cinematography is by Sean Price Williams, and it was produced by Alex Ross Perry.

Is The Color Wheel worth watching?

The Color Wheel holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Color Wheel is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Color Wheel

In United States, you can stream The Color Wheel on Fandor, Philo, MUBI, OVID, and MUBI Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Color Wheel

Carlen Altman

Carlen Altman

JR

Alex Ross Perry

Alex Ross Perry

Colin

Bob Byington

Bob Byington

Professor Neil Chadwick

Kate Lyn Sheil

Kate Lyn Sheil

Julia

Anna Bak-Kvapil

Anna Bak-Kvapil

Kim Thompson

Ry Russo-Young

Ry Russo-Young

Zoe

Craig Butta

Craig Butta

Norton the Bully

C. Mason Wells

C. Mason Wells

Chris 'Wheels' Locke

Keith Poulson

Keith Poulson

Norton's Sidekick

Anna Margaret Hollyman

Anna Margaret Hollyman

Roberta B.

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Drew Brooke

Singing Waiter 1

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Roy Thomas

Motel Clerk

The Color Wheel — FAQs

Where can I watch The Color Wheel in United States?

The Color Wheel is streaming on Fandor, Philo, MUBI, OVID in United States.

Is The Color Wheel on Fandor?

Yes — The Color Wheel is currently available on Fandor in United States.

What language is The Color Wheel in?

The Color Wheel is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Color Wheel?

The Color Wheel runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).

What is The Color Wheel rated?

The Color Wheel is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 52 ratings.

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