God's Pocket (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, God's Pocket is a drama film directed by John Slattery, running about 88 minutes. “The only thing they can't forgive is not being from ... God's Pocket” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boozy lowlife tries to bury the truth about his crazy stepson's suspicious death, but a nosy newspaper columnist and the young man's mother complicate matters.
Who’s in it. God's Pocket stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Mickey Scarpato, Richard Jenkins as Richard Shelburn, Christina Hendricks as Jeannie Scarpato and John Turturro as Arthur 'Bird' Capezio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, God's Pocket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $170K at the box office.
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 God's Pocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of God's Pocket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch God's Pocket (2014)?
- In US, God's Pocket 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 God's Pocket worth watching?
- God's Pocket holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in God's Pocket?
- God's Pocket stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Christina Hendricks, John Turturro and Eddie Marsan.
- When was God's Pocket released?
- God's Pocket was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.