Akron (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Akron is a drama and romance film directed by Brian O'Donnell, running about 88 minutes. “Love now” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they embark on a new relationship. But a tragic event in the past involving their mothers soon comes to light and threatens to tear them apart.
Who’s in it. Akron stars Matthew Frias as Benny Cruz, Edmund Donovan as Christopher Welling, Andrea Burns as Lenora Cruz and Amy da Luz as Carol Welling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Akron has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akron (2015)?
- In US, Akron is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akron worth watching?
- Akron holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akron?
- Akron stars Matthew Frias, Edmund Donovan, Andrea Burns, Amy da Luz and Joseph Melendez.
- When was Akron released?
- Akron was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.