The Layover (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, The Layover is a comedy and romance film directed by William H. Macy, running about 88 minutes. “The flight is off. The fight is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.
Who’s in it. The Layover stars Alexandra Daddario as Kate Jeffries, Kate Upton as Meg, Matt Barr as Ryan and Matt Jones as Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Layover has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Layover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Layover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Layover (2017)?
- In US, The Layover 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 The Layover worth watching?
- The Layover holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Layover?
- The Layover stars Alexandra Daddario, Kate Upton, Matt Barr, Matt Jones and Rob Corddry.
- When was The Layover released?
- The Layover was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.