Mister Lonely (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Mister Lonely is a comedy and drama film directed by Harmony Korine, running about 112 minutes. “You are whoever you want to be” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Paris, a young American who works as a Michael Jackson lookalike meets Marilyn Monroe, who invites him to her commune in Scotland, where she lives with Charlie Chaplin and her daughter, Shirley Temple.
Who’s in it. Mister Lonely stars Diego Luna as Michael Jackson, Samantha Morton as Marilyn Monroe, Denis Lavant as Charlie Chaplin and James Fox as The Pope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mister Lonely has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Lonely page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Lonely tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Lonely (2008)?
- In US, Mister Lonely is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mister Lonely worth watching?
- Mister Lonely holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Mister Lonely?
- Mister Lonely stars Diego Luna, Samantha Morton, Denis Lavant, James Fox and Werner Herzog.
- When was Mister Lonely released?
- Mister Lonely was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.