Hal (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Hal is a documentary film directed by Amy Scott, running about 90 minutes. “Believe In Cinema.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s, Ashby's uncompromising nature played out as a cautionary tale of art versus commerce.
Who’s in it. Hal stars Hal Ashby as Self (archive footage), Jane Fonda as Self, Jon Voight as Self and Lee Grant as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 Hal page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hal (2019)?
- In US, Hal is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Fandor 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 Hal worth watching?
- Hal holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hal?
- Hal stars Hal Ashby, Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Lee Grant and Dustin Hoffman.
- When was Hal released?
- Hal was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.