Manchester by the Sea (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, Manchester by the Sea is a drama film directed by Kenneth Lonergan, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Who’s in it. Manchester by the Sea stars Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler, Michelle Williams as Randi Chandler, Kyle Chandler as Joe Chandler and Lucas Hedges as Patrick Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Manchester by the Sea has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $79M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manchester by the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manchester by the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manchester by the Sea (2016)?
- In US, Manchester by the Sea is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manchester by the Sea worth watching?
- Manchester by the Sea holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manchester by the Sea?
- Manchester by the Sea stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges and Gretchen Mol.
- When was Manchester by the Sea released?
- Manchester by the Sea was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.