The Rewrite (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Rewrite is a comedy and romance film directed by Marc Lawrence, running about 107 minutes. “A comedy about getting on the same page.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
Who’s in it. The Rewrite stars Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels, Marisa Tomei as Holly Carpenter, Bella Heathcote as Karen Gabney and J.K. Simmons as Dr. Hal Lerner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Rewrite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and Philo 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 Rewrite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rewrite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rewrite (2014)?
- In US, The Rewrite is available to stream on Hulu and Philo, 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 Rewrite worth watching?
- The Rewrite holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Rewrite?
- The Rewrite stars Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons and Chris Elliott.
- When was The Rewrite released?
- The Rewrite was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.