Unrest (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2017, Unrest is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Brea, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. When Harvard PhD student Jennifer Brea is struck down at 28 by a fever that leaves her bedridden, doctors tell her it’s "all in her head." Determined to live, she sets out on a virtual journey to document her story—and four other families' stories—fighting a disease medicine forgot.
Who’s in it. Unrest stars Jennifer Brea as Herself, Whitney Dafoe as Herself, Samuel Bearman as Himself and Jessica Taylor as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Unrest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Unrest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unrest tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unrest (2017)?
- In US, Unrest is available to 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 Unrest worth watching?
- Unrest holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Unrest?
- Unrest stars Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman, Jessica Taylor and Omar Wasow.
- When was Unrest released?
- Unrest was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.