Recount (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Recount is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Jay Roach, running about 116 minutes. “The future of the nation was hanging by a …chad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2000, the election of the U.S. Presidential boiled down to a few precious votes in the state of Florida — and a recount that would add "hanging chad" to every American's vocabulary.
Who’s in it. Recount stars Kevin Spacey as Ron Klain, Bob Balaban as Ben Ginsberg, Ed Begley Jr. as David Boies and Laura Dern as Katherine Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Recount has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Recount page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recount tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recount (2008)?
- In US, Recount is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Recount worth watching?
- Recount holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recount?
- Recount stars Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Laura Dern and John Hurt.
- When was Recount released?
- Recount was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.