Salinger (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

Salinger poster

Released in 2013, Salinger is a documentary film directed by Shane Salerno, running about 125 minutes. “Uncover the mystery” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.

Who’s in it. Salinger stars Michael Mcdermott as Self - Photojournalist, A. E. Hotchner as Self - Writer, Jean Miller as Self - Salinger's Friend and Gore Vidal as Self - Writer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Salinger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $650.7K at the box office.

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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salinger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Salinger tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Salinger (2013)?
In US, Salinger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Salinger worth watching?
Salinger holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Salinger?
Salinger stars Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller, Gore Vidal and Tom Wolfe.
When was Salinger released?
Salinger was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.