Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a comedy, drama and music film directed by John Cameron Mitchell, running about 95 minutes. “An anatomically incorrect rock odyssey” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an “internationally ignored” but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a “beautiful gender of one.”
Who’s in it. Hedwig and the Angry Inch stars John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig, Miriam Shor as Yitzhak, Stephen Trask as Skszp and Theodore Liscinski as Jacek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Hedwig and the Angry Inch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hedwig and the Angry Inch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)?
- In US, Hedwig and the Angry Inch 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 Hedwig and the Angry Inch worth watching?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch stars John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask, Theodore Liscinski and Rob Campbell.
- When was Hedwig and the Angry Inch released?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.