Detachment (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Detachment is a drama film directed by Tony Kaye, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.
Who’s in it. Detachment stars Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes, Marcia Gay Harden as Principal Carol Dearden, James Caan as Mr. Charles Seaboldt and Christina Hendricks as Ms. Sarah Madison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Detachment has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detachment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detachment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detachment (2011)?
- In US, Detachment is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detachment worth watching?
- Detachment holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Detachment?
- Detachment stars Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden, James Caan, Christina Hendricks and Lucy Liu.
- When was Detachment released?
- Detachment was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.