Hierarchy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 2009, Hierarchy is a drama film directed by Michael Fredianelli, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of Californians experience loss, despair and desperation over the course of seven days before Christmas. A boxing underdog must face the truth about his uncertain future, a blocked novelist struggles to create a new work admist a suspicious movie proposal, and an engineer with a secret must sell his business plans before it puts his marriage and career in serious jeopardy. With a self-imposed, mounting pressure, their actions and decisions push them deeper into a void of self-doubt and misery leading to one last hope to start fresh again.
Who’s in it. Hierarchy stars Anthony Spears as Roy Hudgins, Maggie VandenBerghe as Jill Hudgins, Brian Gallegos as Greg Hudgins and Ronald Kaplan as Huntington Hudgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Hierarchy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hierarchy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hierarchy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hierarchy (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hierarchy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hierarchy worth watching?
- Hierarchy holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hierarchy?
- Hierarchy stars Anthony Spears, Maggie VandenBerghe, Brian Gallegos, Ronald Kaplan and Michael Fredianelli.
- When was Hierarchy released?
- Hierarchy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.