The Volunteer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, The Volunteer is a drama film directed by Vicky Wight, running about 96 minutes. “Is That All There Is?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After quitting her stable but soul-crushing job, Leigh passes her days in an apathetic fog until she decides to volunteer at a soup kitchen. There she meets Ethan, a homeless man with whom she begins an electric, but turbulent affair.
Who’s in it. The Volunteer stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ethan, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Leigh, Hill Harper as Phil and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ethan, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Volunteer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Volunteer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Volunteer (2013)?
- In US, The Volunteer is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Volunteer?
- The Volunteer stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Hill Harper, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Scott Wolf.
- When was The Volunteer released?
- The Volunteer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.