Entropy (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 5.8

Entropy poster

Released in 1999, Entropy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Phil Joanou, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Entropy is the semi-autobiographical film by director which tells the story of a young director struggling to make a film for a despotic studio while his life falls apart around him. Along the way, he goes on tour with U2 to help them make a music video, gets married in Vegas, and has a conversation with his cat.

Who’s in it. Entropy stars Stephen Dorff as Jake Walsh, Judith Godrèche as Stella, Kelly Macdonald as Pia and Lauren Holly as Claire, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Entropy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Entropy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Entropy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Entropy (1999)?
In US, Entropy is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Entropy worth watching?
Entropy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Entropy?
Entropy stars Stephen Dorff, Judith Godrèche, Kelly Macdonald, Lauren Holly and Jon Tenney.
When was Entropy released?
Entropy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.