Synecdoche, New York (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2008, Synecdoche, New York is a drama film directed by Charlie Kaufman, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Who’s in it. Synecdoche, New York stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Caden Cotard, Samantha Morton as Hazel, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Maria and Michelle Williams as Claire Keen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Synecdoche, New York has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M 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 Synecdoche, New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Synecdoche, New York tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Synecdoche, New York (2008)?
- In US, Synecdoche, New York 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 Synecdoche, New York worth watching?
- Synecdoche, New York holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Synecdoche, New York?
- Synecdoche, New York stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams and Catherine Keener.
- When was Synecdoche, New York released?
- Synecdoche, New York was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.