The Rewrite
“A comedy about getting on the same page.”
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
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Where is The Rewrite streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Philo, Hoopla, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Rewrite
The Rewrite is a 2014 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Marc Lawrence. The cast is led by Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Philo, Hoopla.
The Rewrite was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marc Lawrence
- Writers
- Marc Lawrence
- Release date
- June 15, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment
The Rewrite cast & crew
The Rewrite was directed by Marc Lawrence and written by Marc Lawrence.
The cast features Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels, Marisa Tomei as Holly Carpenter, Bella Heathcote as Karen Gabney, J.K. Simmons as Hal Lerner, Chris Elliott as Jim Harper, and Allison Janney as Professor Weldon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clyde Lawrence, cinematography is by Jonathan Brown, and it was produced by Liz Glotzer and Martin Shafer.
Is The Rewrite worth watching?
The Rewrite holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 637 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, The Rewrite is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rewrite
In United States, you can stream The Rewrite on Hulu, Philo, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Rewrite
Hugh Grant
Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei
Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote
Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons
Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott
Jim Harper
Allison Janney
Professor Weldon
Whit Baldwin
Doug
Vanessa Wasche
Rona
Enid Graham
Trina
Shannon Marie Sullivan
Sue
Jason Antoon
Greg Nathan
Jenny Neale
Jenny Glick
The Rewrite — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rewrite in United States?
The Rewrite is streaming on Hulu, Philo, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Rewrite on Hulu?
Yes — The Rewrite is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is The Rewrite in?
The Rewrite is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rewrite?
The Rewrite runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Rewrite rated?
The Rewrite is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 637 ratings.
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