What Maisie Knew (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2013, What Maisie Knew is a drama film directed by Scott McGehee, running about 93 minutes. “Based on the novel by Henry James” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story frames on 7-year-old Maisie, caught in a custody battle between her mother – a rock and roll icon – and her father. What Maisie Knew is an evocative portrayal of the chaos of adult life seen entirely from a child’s point of view.
Who’s in it. What Maisie Knew stars Julianne Moore as Susanna, Steve Coogan as Beale, Alexander Skarsgård as Lincoln and Joanna Vanderham as Margo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, What Maisie Knew has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Maisie Knew page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Maisie Knew tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Maisie Knew (2013)?
- In US, What Maisie Knew 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 Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Maisie Knew worth watching?
- What Maisie Knew holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What Maisie Knew?
- What Maisie Knew stars Julianne Moore, Steve Coogan, Alexander Skarsgård, Joanna Vanderham and Onata Aprile.
- When was What Maisie Knew released?
- What Maisie Knew was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.