The Chaperone (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, The Chaperone is a drama film directed by Michael Engler, running about 103 minutes. “One trip can change everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.
Who’s in it. The Chaperone stars Elizabeth McGovern as Norma, Haley Lu Richardson as Louise Brooks, Victoria Hill as Myra Brooks and Campbell Scott as Alan Carlisle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Chaperone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $600.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and WETA+ 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 Chaperone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chaperone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chaperone (2019)?
- In US, The Chaperone is available to stream on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and WETA+, 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 Chaperone worth watching?
- The Chaperone holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chaperone?
- The Chaperone stars Elizabeth McGovern, Haley Lu Richardson, Victoria Hill, Campbell Scott and Géza Röhrig.
- When was The Chaperone released?
- The Chaperone was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.