Mainstream (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, Mainstream is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gia Coppola, running about 95 minutes. “Like him. Or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger – until the dark side of viral celebrity threatens to ruin them both.
Who’s in it. Mainstream stars Andrew Garfield as Link, Maya Hawke as Frankie, Nat Wolff as Jake and Jason Schwartzman as Mark Schwartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mainstream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mainstream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mainstream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mainstream (2021)?
- In US, Mainstream is available to stream on Philo, YouTube and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mainstream worth watching?
- Mainstream holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mainstream?
- Mainstream stars Andrew Garfield, Maya Hawke, Nat Wolff, Jason Schwartzman and Johnny Knoxville.
- When was Mainstream released?
- Mainstream was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.