Begin Again (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Begin Again is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by John Carney, running about 104 minutes. “You're only as strong as your next move.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
Who’s in it. Begin Again stars Mark Ruffalo as Dan Mulligan, Keira Knightley as Gretta James, Adam Levine as Dave Kohl and Hailee Steinfeld as Violet Mulligan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Begin Again has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $63.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Begin Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of Begin Again tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Begin Again (2013)?
- In US, Begin Again is available to stream on 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 Begin Again worth watching?
- Begin Again holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Begin Again?
- Begin Again stars Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley, Adam Levine, Hailee Steinfeld and Catherine Keener.
- When was Begin Again released?
- Begin Again was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.