Our Towns (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2021, Our Towns is a documentary film directed by Steven Ascher, running about 97 minutes. “Forging a future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic reinvention is transforming small cities and towns across the country. Based on journalists James and Deborah Fallows' book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America, the film spotlights local initiatives and explores how a sense of community and common language of change can help people and towns find a different path to the future.
Who’s in it. Our Towns stars Deborah Fallows and James Fallows.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Our Towns has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Our Towns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Towns tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Towns (2021)?
- In US, Our Towns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Our Towns worth watching?
- Our Towns holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Towns?
- Our Towns stars Deborah Fallows and James Fallows.
- When was Our Towns released?
- Our Towns was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.