The Vicious Kind (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, The Vicious Kind is a comedy and drama film directed by Lee Toland Krieger, running about 92 minutes. “How would you protect someone from their first love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.
Who’s in it. The Vicious Kind stars Adam Scott as Caleb Sinclaire, Brittany Snow as Emma Gainsborough, Alex Frost as Peter Sinclaire and J.K. Simmons as Donald Sinclaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Vicious Kind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Vicious Kind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vicious Kind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vicious Kind (2009)?
- In US, The Vicious Kind is available to 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 The Vicious Kind worth watching?
- The Vicious Kind holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Vicious Kind?
- The Vicious Kind stars Adam Scott, Brittany Snow, Alex Frost, J.K. Simmons and Vittorio Brahm.
- When was The Vicious Kind released?
- The Vicious Kind was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.