The Seat Filler (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2004, The Seat Filler is a comedy and romance film directed by Nick Castle, running about 90 minutes. “She's rich and famous. He's poor and shameless.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Derrick is a struggling law student who takes a job as an awards show seat filler to make ends meet. One day, he is seated next to the beautiful pop superstar Jhnelle, who mistakes him for a well-known industry executive. With an instant chemistry, the unlikely pair begin to date.
Who’s in it. The Seat Filler stars Duane Martin as Derrick Harver, Kelly Rowland as Jhnelle, Mel B as Sandie and DeRay Davis as E.J., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Seat Filler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seat Filler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seat Filler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seat Filler (2004)?
- In US, The Seat Filler is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seat Filler worth watching?
- The Seat Filler holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seat Filler?
- The Seat Filler stars Duane Martin, Kelly Rowland, Mel B, DeRay Davis and Patrick Fischler.
- When was The Seat Filler released?
- The Seat Filler was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.