Gleason (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2016, Gleason is a documentary film directed by J. Clay Tweel, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. At the age of 34, former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years. Weeks later, Gleason found out his wife, Michel, was expecting their first child. A video journal that began as a gift for his unborn son expands to chronicle Steve’s determination to get his relationships in order, build a foundation to provide other ALS patients with purpose, and adapt to his declining physical condition—utilizing medical technologies that offer the means to live as fully as possible.
Who’s in it. Gleason stars Rivers Gleason as Himself, Michel Gleason as Herself and Steve Gleason as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Gleason sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gleason page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gleason (2016)?
- In US, Gleason is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gleason worth watching?
- Gleason holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gleason?
- Gleason stars Rivers Gleason, Michel Gleason and Steve Gleason.
- When was Gleason released?
- Gleason was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.