Looking for Eric (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Looking for Eric is a comedy and drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 119 minutes. “To win back the love of his life, Eric's going to need a little training.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.
Who’s in it. Looking for Eric stars Eric Cantona as Self, Steve Evets as Eric Bishop, Stephanie Bishop as Lily and John Henshaw as Meatballs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Looking for Eric has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Eric page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Eric tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Eric (2009)?
- In US, Looking for Eric is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking for Eric worth watching?
- Looking for Eric holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Looking for Eric?
- Looking for Eric stars Eric Cantona, Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop, John Henshaw and Gerard Kearns.
- When was Looking for Eric released?
- Looking for Eric was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.