Cremaster 2 (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Cremaster 2 is a drama film directed by Matthew Barney, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. CREMASTER 2 (1999) is rendered as a gothic Western that introduces conflict into the system. On the biological level it corresponds to the phase of fetal development during which sexual division begins. In Matthew Barney's abstraction of this process, the system resists partition and tries to remain in the state of equilibrium imagined in Cremaster 1 ...
Who’s in it. Cremaster 2 stars Norman Mailer as Harry Houdini, Matthew Barney as Gary Gilmore, Lauren Pine as Bessie Gilmore and Scott Ewalt as Frank Gilmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cremaster 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cremaster 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cremaster 2 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cremaster 2 (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cremaster 2 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cremaster 2 worth watching?
- Cremaster 2 holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cremaster 2?
- Cremaster 2 stars Norman Mailer, Matthew Barney, Lauren Pine, Scott Ewalt and Patty Griffin.
- When was Cremaster 2 released?
- Cremaster 2 was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.