Molly (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1999, Molly is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Duigan, running about 102 minutes. “Innocence is bliss. See the world through her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck makes her undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
Who’s in it. Molly stars Elisabeth Shue as Molly McKay, Aaron Eckhart as Buck McKay, Jill Hennessy as Susan Brookes and Thomas Jane as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Molly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Molly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Molly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Molly (1999)?
- In US, Molly is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Molly worth watching?
- Molly holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Molly?
- Molly stars Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy, Thomas Jane and D.W. Moffett.
- When was Molly released?
- Molly was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.