The Californians (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, The Californians is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Parker, running about 91 minutes. “All is fair in love and real estate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When real estate mogul Gavin Ransom announces his plan to cover California's northern coast with scores of mini-mansions, his environmentalist sister, Olive, launches a protest to stop him. But there's trouble ahead when Gavin begins falling for the pretty folk singer who's helping Olive's cause.
Who’s in it. The Californians stars Noah Wyle as Gavin Ransom, Illeana Douglas as Olive Ransom, Kate Mara as Zoe Tripp and Cloris Leachman as Eileen Boatwright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Californians has proved divisive with 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 The Californians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Californians tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Californians (2005)?
- In US, The Californians 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 The Californians worth watching?
- The Californians holds an audience score of 5.1 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 The Californians?
- The Californians stars Noah Wyle, Illeana Douglas, Kate Mara, Cloris Leachman and Joanne Whalley.
- When was The Californians released?
- The Californians was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.