Furlough (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, Furlough is a comedy film directed by Laurie Collyer, running about 84 minutes. “There are pros and cons to every friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.
Who’s in it. Furlough stars Melissa Leo as Joan Anderson, Tessa Thompson as Nicole Stevens, Edgar Ramírez as Kevin Rivera and Anna Paquin as Lily Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Furlough has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Furlough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Furlough tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Furlough (2018)?
- In US, Furlough is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Furlough worth watching?
- Furlough holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Furlough?
- Furlough stars Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez, Anna Paquin and Whoopi Goldberg.
- When was Furlough released?
- Furlough was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.