

The Festival
After Nick's girlfriend dumps him, his best mate Shane has the perfect antidote to his break-up blues: three days at an epic music festival.
Where to watch The Festival in United States
Click a service to open The Festival there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Festival streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, The CW, Hoopla, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Festival
The Festival is a 2018 English-language comedy and music film directed by Iain Morris. The cast is led by Joe Thomas, Hammed Animashaun, Claudia O'Doherty. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, The CW, Hoopla.
The Festival was produced by Fudge Park Productions and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 14, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Iain Morris
- Writers
- Keith Akushie, Joe Parham
- Release date
- August 14, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Fudge Park Productions, Film4 Productions
The Festival cast & crew
The Festival was directed by Iain Morris and written by Keith Akushie and Joe Parham.
The cast features Joe Thomas as Nick, Hammed Animashaun as Shane Stubbs, Claudia O'Doherty as Amy, Hannah Tointon as Caitlin, Kurt Yaeger as Pirate, and Hugh Coles as Rex.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Damon Beesley and Claire Jones.
Is The Festival worth watching?
The Festival holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 167 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, The Festival is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Festival
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Cast of The Festival

Joe Thomas
Nick

Hammed Animashaun
Shane Stubbs

Claudia O'Doherty
Amy

Hannah Tointon
Caitlin

Kurt Yaeger
Pirate

Hugh Coles
Rex
Lizzy Connolly
Lucy

Theo Barklem-Biggs
Gordy Symonds

Jemaine Clement
Robin

Nick Frost
Ricky

Noel Fielding
Hammerhead

Chris Geere
Brother David
The Festival — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Festival in United States?
The Festival is streaming on YouTube TV, The CW, Hoopla, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Festival on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Festival is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Festival in?
The Festival is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Festival?
The Festival runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Festival rated?
The Festival is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 167 ratings.











