Tammy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2014, Tammy is a comedy film directed by Ben Falcone, running about 97 minutes. “She hit the road. The road hit back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For Tammy, a burger-joint employee, a bad day keeps getting worse. She wrecks her car, loses her job and finds that her husband has been unfaithful. It's time for Tammy to hit the road, but without money or transportation, her options are limited. Her only choice is a road trip with her hard-drinking grandmother, Pearl, who has a car, cash and an itch to see Niagara Falls. It's not the escape Tammy had in mind, but it may be what she needs.
Who’s in it. Tammy stars Melissa McCarthy as Tammy, Susan Sarandon as Pearl, Kathy Bates as Lenore and Allison Janney as Deb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tammy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $100.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Tammy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tammy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tammy (2014)?
- In US, Tammy is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Tammy worth watching?
- Tammy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tammy?
- Tammy stars Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates, Allison Janney and Dan Aykroyd.
- When was Tammy released?
- Tammy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.