My Effortless Brilliance (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, My Effortless Brilliance is a drama film directed by Lynn Shelton, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.
Who’s in it. My Effortless Brilliance stars Jeanette Maus as Jayme, Basil Harris as Dylan, Calvin Lee Reeder as Jim and Sean Nelson as Eric Lambert Jones.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, My Effortless Brilliance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Effortless Brilliance page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Effortless Brilliance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Effortless Brilliance (2008)?
- In AU, My Effortless Brilliance is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Effortless Brilliance worth watching?
- My Effortless Brilliance holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Effortless Brilliance?
- My Effortless Brilliance stars Jeanette Maus, Basil Harris, Calvin Lee Reeder and Sean Nelson.
- When was My Effortless Brilliance released?
- My Effortless Brilliance was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.