Five Feet Apart (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2019, Five Feet Apart is a drama and romance film directed by Justin Baldoni, running about 116 minutes. “When Life Keeps You Apart, Fight For Every Inch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to the test when she meets Will, an impossibly charming teen who has the same illness. There's an instant flirtation, though restrictions dictate that they must maintain a safe distance between them. As their connection intensifies, so does the temptation to throw the rules out the window and embrace that attraction.
Who’s in it. Five Feet Apart stars Haley Lu Richardson as Stella Grant, Moisés Arias as Poe Ramírez, Cole Sprouse as Will Newman and Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Nurse Barb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Five Feet Apart sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $92.6M 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 YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Feet Apart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Feet Apart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Feet Apart (2019)?
- In US, Five Feet Apart 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 Five Feet Apart worth watching?
- Five Feet Apart holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five Feet Apart?
- Five Feet Apart stars Haley Lu Richardson, Moisés Arias, Cole Sprouse, Kimberly Hebert Gregory and Parminder Nagra.
- When was Five Feet Apart released?
- Five Feet Apart was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.