When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2018, When Jeff Tried to Save the World is a comedy and drama film directed by Kendall Goldberg, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home.

Who’s in it. When Jeff Tried to Save the World stars Jon Heder as Jeff, Jim O'Heir as Carl, Brendan Meyer as Stanford and Anna Konkle as Lindy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, When Jeff Tried to Save the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Jeff Tried to Save the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Jeff Tried to Save the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2018)?
In US, When Jeff Tried to Save the World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is When Jeff Tried to Save the World worth watching?
When Jeff Tried to Save the World holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When Jeff Tried to Save the World?
When Jeff Tried to Save the World stars Jon Heder, Jim O'Heir, Brendan Meyer, Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine.
When was When Jeff Tried to Save the World released?
When Jeff Tried to Save the World was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.