Gleason (2002): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2002, Gleason is a drama, familie and fernsehfilm film directed by Howard Deutch, running about 120 minutes. “How Sweet It Was!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy night spots. Along the way, he steals gags from the best comics in town and finds love with Genevieve, a dancer whom he marries. But Gleason isn't the ideal husband or even a responsible father as he abandons his family to answer the call of Hollywood. Brash, arrogant, and egotistical, he alienates his directors and the man who discovers him. When he ends up back in New York, Gleason gets one of those rare second chances in the new medium of television, creating some of its most unforgettable characters. But even as Gleason becomes the talk of the tube, his life - ruled by demons of rage, booze, and insecurity - unravels.

Who’s in it. Gleason stars Brad Garrett as Jackie Gleason, Saul Rubinek as George 'Bullets' Durgom, Gretchen Egolf as Genevieve Halford and Kristen Dalton as Audrey Meadows, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Gleason has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gleason page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gleason tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.