Be Kind Rewind (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Be Kind Rewind is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Gondry, running about 102 minutes. “You name it, we shoot it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
Who’s in it. Be Kind Rewind stars Jack Black as Jerry, Yasiin Bey as Mike, Danny Glover as Mr. Fletcher and Mia Farrow as Ms. Kimberley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Be Kind Rewind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.6M 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 Be Kind Rewind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Kind Rewind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Kind Rewind (2008)?
- In US, Be Kind Rewind 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 Be Kind Rewind worth watching?
- Be Kind Rewind 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 Be Kind Rewind?
- Be Kind Rewind stars Jack Black, Yasiin Bey, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Marcus Carl Franklin.
- When was Be Kind Rewind released?
- Be Kind Rewind was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.