Igby Goes Down (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Igby Goes Down is a comedy and drama film directed by Burr Steers, running about 97 minutes. “Insanity is relative.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.
Who’s in it. Igby Goes Down stars Kieran Culkin as Igby, Claire Danes as Sookie, Jeff Goldblum as D.H. and Jared Harris as Russel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Igby Goes Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Igby Goes Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Igby Goes Down tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Igby Goes Down (2002)?
- In US, Igby Goes Down is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Igby Goes Down worth watching?
- Igby Goes Down holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Igby Goes Down?
- Igby Goes Down stars Kieran Culkin, Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Jared Harris and Amanda Peet.
- When was Igby Goes Down released?
- Igby Goes Down was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.