O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 7.3

O Brother, Where Art Thou? poster

Released in 2000, O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Joel Coen, running about 107 minutes. “They have a plan... but not a clue.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer's 'Odyssey'.

Who’s in it. O Brother, Where Art Thou? stars George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill, John Turturro as Pete Hogwallop, Tim Blake Nelson as Delmar O'Donnell and Holly Hunter as Penny Wharvey-McGill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, O Brother, Where Art Thou? has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 O Brother, Where Art Thou? page.

If you liked it. Fans of O Brother, Where Art Thou? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)?
In US, O Brother, Where Art Thou? is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 O Brother, Where Art Thou? worth watching?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in O Brother, Where Art Thou??
O Brother, Where Art Thou? stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter and John Goodman.
When was O Brother, Where Art Thou? released?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.