Freak City (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1999, Freak City is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lynne Littman, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a rebellious young woman is disease-stricken. Upon being admitted to a nursing home, she finds hope in the most unlikely of places...
Who’s in it. Freak City stars Natalie Cole as Eleanor, Samantha Mathis as Ruth, Marlee Matlin as Cass and Peter Sarsgaard as Cal Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Freak City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freak City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freak City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freak City (1999)?
- In US, Freak City is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freak City worth watching?
- Freak City holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freak City?
- Freak City stars Natalie Cole, Samantha Mathis, Marlee Matlin, Peter Sarsgaard and Jonathan Silverman.
- When was Freak City released?
- Freak City was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.
