Warm Springs (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.9

Warm Springs poster

Released in 2005, Warm Springs is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 121 minutes. “The greatest challenge FDR faced was the one we never saw.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Franklin Roosevelt, left a paraplegic from polio at 39 years of age, seeks out a miracle cure in the backwoods of Georgia.

Who’s in it. Warm Springs stars Kenneth Branagh as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Cynthia Nixon as Eleanor Roosevelt, David Paymer as Louis Howe and Tim Blake Nelson as Tom Loyless, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Warm Springs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Warm Springs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Warm Springs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Warm Springs (2005)?
In US, Warm Springs is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Warm Springs worth watching?
Warm Springs holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Warm Springs?
Warm Springs stars Kenneth Branagh, Cynthia Nixon, David Paymer, Tim Blake Nelson and Matt O'Leary.
When was Warm Springs released?
Warm Springs was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.