Daddy Longlegs (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Daddy Longlegs is a comedy and drama film directed by Josh Safdie, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. After months of living a solitary existence, Lenny, 34, picks up his kids from school. Every year he spends a couple of weeks with his sons Sage, 9, and Frey, 7. Lenny hosts his kids within a midtown studio apartment in New York. During these two weeks, he must figure out if he wants to act as their father or be their friend. Ultimately, their trip upstate results in complete lawlessness taking over their lives.
Who’s in it. Daddy Longlegs stars Ronald Bronstein as Lenny, Sage Ranaldo as Sage Sokol, Frey Ranaldo as Frey Sokol and Eléonore Hendricks as Leni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Daddy Longlegs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy Longlegs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy Longlegs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy Longlegs (2009)?
- In US, Daddy Longlegs is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daddy Longlegs worth watching?
- Daddy Longlegs holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Daddy Longlegs?
- Daddy Longlegs stars Ronald Bronstein, Sage Ranaldo, Frey Ranaldo, Eléonore Hendricks and Casey Neistat.
- When was Daddy Longlegs released?
- Daddy Longlegs was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.