Ed (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1996, Ed is a comedy and family film directed by Bill Couturié, running about 94 minutes. “Minor league. Major friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Cooper could be a world-class baseball pitcher if he didn't keep buckling under the pressure. He tries to keep his spirits up after he's traded to a minor league team but loses all hope when he discovers that Ed, one of his teammates, is a chimp. Ed used to be the team mascot, but was promoted to third base when the owners realized he had a talent for baseball. As Jack struggles to get used to his new surroundings, Ed helps him regain his confidence on and off the field.
Who’s in it. Ed stars Matt LeBlanc as Jack "Deuce" Cooper, Gene Ross as Red, Paul Hewitt as Bucky and Sage Allen as Cooper's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Ed has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
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 Ed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ed (1996)?
- In US, Ed 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 Ed worth watching?
- Ed holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ed?
- Ed stars Matt LeBlanc, Gene Ross, Paul Hewitt, Sage Allen and Stan Ivar.
- When was Ed released?
- Ed was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.