The Guitar (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, The Guitar is a drama, romance and music film directed by Amy Redford, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.
Who’s in it. The Guitar stars Saffron Burrows as Melody, Isaach De Bankolé as Roscoe Wasz, Paz de la Huerta as Cookie and Adam Trese as Mr. Laffs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Guitar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guitar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guitar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guitar (2008)?
- In GB, The Guitar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guitar worth watching?
- The Guitar holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guitar?
- The Guitar stars Saffron Burrows, Isaach De Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta, Adam Trese and Janeane Garofalo.
- When was The Guitar released?
- The Guitar was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.