Yarn (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Yarn is an animation and documentary film directed by Una Lorenzen, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The traditional crafts of crochet and knitting have become one of the hottest movements in modern art. We follow a few International artists and knitters as they bring yarn to the streets and into our lives in new ways. Starting in Iceland, this quirky and thought-provoking film takes us on a colourful and global journey as we discover how yarn connects us all.
Who’s in it. Yarn stars Barbara Kingsolver as Narrator, Olek as Self, Tilde Björfors as Self and Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldsdóttir as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Yarn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yarn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yarn tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yarn (2016)?
- In US, Yarn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yarn worth watching?
- Yarn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yarn?
- Yarn stars Barbara Kingsolver, Olek, Tilde Björfors, Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldsdóttir and Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam.
- When was Yarn released?
- Yarn was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.