Me and Orson Welles (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, Me and Orson Welles is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 114 minutes. “If you want to discover life learn from the master” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Who’s in it. Me and Orson Welles stars Zac Efron as Richard Samuels, Christian McKay as Orson Welles, Claire Danes as Sonja Jones and Ben Chaplin as George Coulouris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Me and Orson Welles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Me and Orson Welles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Me and Orson Welles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Me and Orson Welles (2009)?
- In US, Me and Orson Welles is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Me and Orson Welles worth watching?
- Me and Orson Welles holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Me and Orson Welles?
- Me and Orson Welles stars Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes, Ben Chaplin and Zoe Kazan.
- When was Me and Orson Welles released?
- Me and Orson Welles was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.