The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2020, The Forty-Year-Old Version is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Radha Blank, running about 123 minutes. “Find your own voice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
Who’s in it. The Forty-Year-Old Version stars Radha Blank as Radha, Peter Y. Kim as Archie, Oswin Benjamin as D and Reed Birney as J. Whitman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Forty-Year-Old Version has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forty-Year-Old Version page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forty-Year-Old Version tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020)?
- In US, The Forty-Year-Old Version is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forty-Year-Old Version worth watching?
- The Forty-Year-Old Version holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forty-Year-Old Version?
- The Forty-Year-Old Version stars Radha Blank, Peter Y. Kim, Oswin Benjamin, Reed Birney and Imani Lewis.
- When was The Forty-Year-Old Version released?
- The Forty-Year-Old Version was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.