Operator (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.8

Operator poster

Released in 2016, Operator is a comedy and drama film directed by Logan Kibens, running about 89 minutes. “How can she help you?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joe, a programmer and obsessive self-quantifier, and Emily, a budding comedy performer, are happily married until they decide to use one another in their work. A dark comedy about love, technology, and what can’t be programmed.

Who’s in it. Operator stars Martin Starr as Joe Larsen, Mae Whitman as Emily Klein, Nat Faxon as Gregg and Cameron Esposito as Chloe Johnston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Operator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operator page.

If you liked it. Fans of Operator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Operator (2016)?
In US, Operator is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Operator worth watching?
Operator holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Operator?
Operator stars Martin Starr, Mae Whitman, Nat Faxon, Cameron Esposito and Retta.
When was Operator released?
Operator was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.