The Interview (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, The Interview is an action and comedy film directed by Seth Rogen, running about 113 minutes. “The Film Hackers Tried To Get Banned” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight". When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, they are recruited by the CIA to turn their trip to Pyongyang into an assassination mission.
Who’s in it. The Interview stars James Franco as Dave Skylark, Seth Rogen as Aaron Rapaport, Lizzy Caplan as Agent Lacey and Randall Park as President Kim Jong-un, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Interview has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Interview page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Interview tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Interview (2014)?
- In US, The Interview is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Interview worth watching?
- The Interview holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Interview?
- The Interview stars James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, Randall Park and Diana Bang.
- When was The Interview released?
- The Interview was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.