Thumbsucker (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Thumbsucker is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Mills, running about 96 minutes. “He's not O.K. they're not O.K. and that's O.K.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Justin Cobb, a teenager in suburban Oregon, copes with his thumb-sucking problem, romance, and his diagnosis with ADHD and subsequent experience using Ritalin.
Who’s in it. Thumbsucker stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Justin Cobb, Tilda Swinton as Audrey Cobb, Vincent D'Onofrio as Mike Cobb and Keanu Reeves as Perry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Thumbsucker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thumbsucker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thumbsucker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thumbsucker (2005)?
- In US, Thumbsucker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thumbsucker worth watching?
- Thumbsucker holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Thumbsucker?
- Thumbsucker stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves and Benjamin Bratt.
- When was Thumbsucker released?
- Thumbsucker was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.