Finding Lenny (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2009, Finding Lenny is a comedy film directed by Neal Sundstrom, running about 90 minutes. “Everything happens for a reason” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Everything happens for a reason" - on his 50th birthday, Lenny Vincent is fired from his job as a sports writer for a daily newspaper, his wife of 19 years leaves him for a much younger man and he and his best friend Dave are caught in a gang heist at a restaurant. He ends up being hi-jacked by the gang and dumped in a rural village. Here he befriends the local chief and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime; helping to reunite the chief's warring sons, fighting a money grabbing property company from turning the chief's land into a golf course, coaching the village soccer team and ultimately.. finding himself!
Who’s in it. Finding Lenny stars Barry Hilton as Lenny Vincent, Russel Savadier as David, Yule Masiteng as Chief and Ron Smerczak as Arthur Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Finding Lenny has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Lenny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding Lenny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding Lenny (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Finding Lenny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Finding Lenny worth watching?
- Finding Lenny holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finding Lenny?
- Finding Lenny stars Barry Hilton, Russel Savadier, Yule Masiteng, Ron Smerczak and Vuyo Dabula.
- When was Finding Lenny released?
- Finding Lenny was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.