The Color Wheel (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2011, The Color Wheel is a comedy and romance film directed by Alex Ross Perry, running about 83 minutes. “An objectionable comedy about disappointment and forgiveness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. JR has broken up with her professor. She enlists her nervous and obnoxious younger brother Colin to take a short road trip in order to help move out her belongings. They bicker and fight, with one another and pretty much anybody they encounter, before being brought to a place of togetherness and understanding as a result of being pushed away by everybody in their lives except one another.
Who’s in it. The Color Wheel stars Carlen Altman as JR / Sister, Alex Ross Perry as Colin / Brother, Bob Byington as Professor Neil Chadwick and Kate Lyn Sheil as Julia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Color Wheel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, MUBI and OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Color Wheel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Color Wheel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Color Wheel (2011)?
- In US, The Color Wheel is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and MUBI, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Color Wheel worth watching?
- The Color Wheel holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Color Wheel?
- The Color Wheel stars Carlen Altman, Alex Ross Perry, Bob Byington, Kate Lyn Sheil and Anna Bak-Kvapil.
- When was The Color Wheel released?
- The Color Wheel was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.