Year One (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2009, Year One is a comedy and adventure film directed by Harold Ramis, running about 97 minutes. “Meet your ancestors” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Who’s in it. Year One stars Jack Black as Zed, Michael Cera as Oh, Oliver Platt as High Priest and David Cross as Cain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Year One has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $62.4M 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Year One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Year One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Year One (2009)?
- In US, Year One 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 Year One worth watching?
- Year One holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Year One?
- Year One stars Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt, David Cross and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
- When was Year One released?
- Year One was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.