The Subject (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2020, The Subject is a drama film directed by Lanie Zipoy, running about 120 minutes. “Tell Me About That Day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful white documentarian deals with the fallout from his last film, which caught the murder of a Black teen on tape. While he films a new doc series, someone else tapes his every move.
Who’s in it. The Subject stars Jason Biggs as Phil, Jason Biggs as Phil, Aunjanue Ellis as Leslie and Anabelle Acosta as Jess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Subject has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 The Subject page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Subject tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Subject (2020)?
- In US, The Subject is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 The Subject worth watching?
- The Subject holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Subject?
- The Subject stars Jason Biggs, Jason Biggs, Aunjanue Ellis, Anabelle Acosta and Nile Bullock.
- When was The Subject released?
- The Subject was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.