Disgrace (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Disgrace is a drama film directed by Steve Jacobs, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
Who’s in it. Disgrace stars John Malkovich as David Lurie, Jessica Haines as Lucy Lurie, Ériq Ebouaney as Petrus and Natalie Becker as Soraya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Disgrace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disgrace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disgrace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disgrace (2008)?
- In US, Disgrace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Disgrace worth watching?
- Disgrace holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Disgrace?
- Disgrace stars John Malkovich, Jessica Haines, Ériq Ebouaney, Natalie Becker and Antoinette Engel.
- When was Disgrace released?
- Disgrace was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.