The Extra (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, The Extra is a comedy and drama film directed by Kevin Carlin, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.
Who’s in it. The Extra stars Jimeoin as The Extra, Rhys Muldoon as Curtis Thai-Buckworth, Katherine Slattery as Claudia Grey and Kristy Hinze as Katherine Arena.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Extra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Extra page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Extra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Extra (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Extra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Extra worth watching?
- The Extra holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Extra?
- The Extra stars Jimeoin, Rhys Muldoon, Katherine Slattery and Kristy Hinze.
- When was The Extra released?
- The Extra was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.