The Overcoat (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, The Overcoat is an animation film directed by Sean Mullen, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's classic short story about an office worker who saves all his money to buy a new coat in time for Christmas, only to have fate take a ghostly hand.
Who’s in it. The Overcoat stars Michael McElhatton as Petrovich (voice), Sam McGovern as Fyodor (voice), Alfred Molina as Grandfather (voice) and Mikel Murfi as Commissioner (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Overcoat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 The Overcoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Overcoat tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Overcoat (2018)?
- In US, The Overcoat 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 The Overcoat worth watching?
- The Overcoat holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat stars Michael McElhatton, Sam McGovern, Alfred Molina, Mikel Murfi and Cillian Murphy.
- When was The Overcoat released?
- The Overcoat was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.