The Program (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, The Program is a drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 103 minutes. “Champion. Hero. Legend. Cheat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
Who’s in it. The Program stars Ben Foster as Lance Armstrong, Chris O'Dowd as David Walsh, Guillaume Canet as Dr. Ferrari and Dustin Hoffman as Bob Hamman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Program has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Program page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Program tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Program (2015)?
- In US, The Program is available to 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 Program worth watching?
- The Program holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Program?
- The Program stars Ben Foster, Chris O'Dowd, Guillaume Canet, Dustin Hoffman and Jesse Plemons.
- When was The Program released?
- The Program was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.