Meanwhile (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, Meanwhile is a drama film directed by Hal Hartley, running about 60 minutes. “Joe Fulton can fix anything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meanwhile concerns Joe Fulton, a man who can do anything from fixing your sink to arranging international financing for a construction project. He produces online advertising and he’s written a big fat novel. He’s also a pretty good drummer. But success eludes him. For Joe can’t keep himself from fixing other people’s problems. His own ambitions are constantly interrupted by his willingness and ability to go out of his way for others.
Who’s in it. Meanwhile stars D.J. Mendel as Joe Fulton, Danielle Meyer as Wendy, Pallavi Sastry as Phone Store Clerk and Chelsea Crowe as Woman on the Bridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Meanwhile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meanwhile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meanwhile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meanwhile (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meanwhile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meanwhile worth watching?
- Meanwhile holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meanwhile?
- Meanwhile stars D.J. Mendel, Danielle Meyer, Pallavi Sastry, Chelsea Crowe and Miho Nikaido.
- When was Meanwhile released?
- Meanwhile was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.