The Pallbearer (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1996, The Pallbearer is a comedy and romance film directed by Matt Reeves, running about 97 minutes. “Something magical is about to unfold in the most unexpected place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
Who’s in it. The Pallbearer stars David Schwimmer as Tom Thompson, Gwyneth Paltrow as Julie DeMarco, Michael Rapaport as Brad Schorr and Toni Collette as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Pallbearer has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Pallbearer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pallbearer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pallbearer (1996)?
- In US, The Pallbearer is available to 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 Pallbearer worth watching?
- The Pallbearer holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pallbearer?
- The Pallbearer stars David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette and Carol Kane.
- When was The Pallbearer released?
- The Pallbearer was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.