Other People (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2016, Other People is a comedy and drama film directed by Chris Kelly, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. David, a struggling comedy writer fresh off from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves from New York City to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and much-younger sisters for the first time in ten years, he feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother’s health declines, David frantically tries to extract meaning from this horrible experience and convince everyone (including himself) that he's "doing okay.”
Who’s in it. Other People stars Jesse Plemons as David Mulcahey, Molly Shannon as Joanne Mulcahey, Bradley Whitford as Norman Mulcahey and Maude Apatow as Alexandra Mulcahey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Other People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $93K at the box office.
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 Other People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Other People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Other People (2016)?
- In US, Other People 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 Other People worth watching?
- Other People holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Other People?
- Other People stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, Maude Apatow and Madisen Beaty.
- When was Other People released?
- Other People was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
