Paterno (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, Paterno is a drama and tv movie film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 105 minutes. “The greater the legend, the harder the fall.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
Who’s in it. Paterno stars Al Pacino as Joe Paterno, Riley Keough as Sara Ganim, Kenneth Maharaj as MRI Tech and Kathy Baker as Sue Paterno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Paterno has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paterno page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paterno tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paterno (2018)?
- In US, Paterno is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paterno worth watching?
- Paterno holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paterno?
- Paterno stars Al Pacino, Riley Keough, Kenneth Maharaj, Kathy Baker and Annie Parisse.
- When was Paterno released?
- Paterno was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.