My Comic Shop Country (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2020, My Comic Shop Country is a documentary film directed by Anthony Desiato.
What it’s about. My Comic Shop Country is a feature-length documentary film exploring the business, fandom, and community of comic book stores across the United States. In 2015, New York's Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, setting filmmaker-and former AR employee-Anthony Desiato on a quest to explore the comics retail industry from coast to coast. Comic book characters are box office gold, but why isn't the same necessarily true for comic stores? See how the 20 shops featured in the film are turning the tide, one customer at a time, seven days a week. Plus: Learn the fate (and future?) of Alternate Realities.
Who’s in it. My Comic Shop Country stars Mark Waid, Paul Levitz and James Robinson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, My Comic Shop Country sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Comic Shop Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Comic Shop Country 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 My Comic Shop Country (2020)?
- In US, My Comic Shop Country is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Comic Shop Country worth watching?
- My Comic Shop Country holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Comic Shop Country?
- My Comic Shop Country stars Mark Waid, Paul Levitz and James Robinson.
- When was My Comic Shop Country released?
- My Comic Shop Country was released in 2020.