The Benefactor (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2015, The Benefactor is a drama film directed by Andrew Renzi, running about 90 minutes. “His help comes at a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.
Who’s in it. The Benefactor stars Dakota Fanning as Olivia Harris, Theo James as Luke Harris, Richard Gere as Francis 'Franny' Watts and Clarke Peters as Dr. Romano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Benefactor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus 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 The Benefactor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Benefactor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Benefactor (2015)?
- In US, The Benefactor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium 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 The Benefactor worth watching?
- The Benefactor holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Benefactor?
- The Benefactor stars Dakota Fanning, Theo James, Richard Gere, Clarke Peters and Cheryl Hines.
- When was The Benefactor released?
- The Benefactor was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.