The True Don Quixote (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, The True Don Quixote is a comedy film directed by Chris Poche, running about 84 minutes. “Before a great story can be told, it must be lived.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tim Blake Nelson is a man who's safe and comfortable and bored to death with his life. In his state of despair, he looks to classic stories for inspiration. Awakened by the tales of yore, he anoints himself as Don Quixote to find adventure, fame and glory that will make his life worthwhile - all while never leaving his one-mile square neighborhood.
Who’s in it. The True Don Quixote stars Tim Blake Nelson as Don Quixote, Lucy Faust as Lucinda, Jacob Batalon as Sancho Panza and Dave Davis as Trout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The True Don Quixote sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 True Don Quixote page.
If you liked it. Fans of The True Don Quixote tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The True Don Quixote (2019)?
- In US, The True Don Quixote 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 True Don Quixote worth watching?
- The True Don Quixote holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The True Don Quixote?
- The True Don Quixote stars Tim Blake Nelson, Lucy Faust, Jacob Batalon, Dave Davis and Ann Mahoney.
- When was The True Don Quixote released?
- The True Don Quixote was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.