The Auteur Theory (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, The Auteur Theory is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Evan Oppenheimer, running about 77 minutes. “Sex. Lies. Filmmaking.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At an absurdly self-indulgent student film festival, the directors of the (mostly terrible) short films start getting killed off one by one and a budding British documentary filmmaker decides to investigate.
Who’s in it. The Auteur Theory stars Natasha Lyonne as Rosemary Olsen - Finalist, Alan Cox as George Sand, Sean Gunn as Tori York and Daniel Cantor as Elliot Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Auteur Theory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Auteur Theory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Auteur Theory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Auteur Theory (1999)?
- In US, The Auteur Theory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Auteur Theory worth watching?
- The Auteur Theory holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Auteur Theory?
- The Auteur Theory stars Natasha Lyonne, Alan Cox, Sean Gunn, Daniel Cantor and Armin Shimerman.
- When was The Auteur Theory released?
- The Auteur Theory was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.