Long Shot (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Long Shot is a comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Levine, running about 125 minutes. “Unlikely but not impossible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.
Who’s in it. Long Shot stars Charlize Theron as Charlotte Field, Seth Rogen as Fred Flarsky, O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Lance and Andy Serkis as Parker Wembley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Long Shot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 Long Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Shot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Shot (2019)?
- In US, Long Shot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 Long Shot worth watching?
- Long Shot holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Long Shot?
- Long Shot stars Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis and June Diane Raphael.
- When was Long Shot released?
- Long Shot was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.