Screwball (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Screwball is a comedy and romance film directed by Saptadji, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After observing his strange behavior, wealthy, self-obsessed socialite Meriam is convinced her son Edric is gay. Edric's friend Ry convinces him to frame a photo from a magazine and pretend that he has a girlfriend. The photo he chooses turns out to be up-and-coming model Shareefa, and Meriam sets out to find the girl to find out if she is an appropriate match. Meanwhile, Shareefa has three other suitors after her- Daus, a con artist who is already married to a hugely obese wealthy woman, Kiwil, the con artist's assistant, and a socially inept admirer who keeps trying to find a way to give her a rose.
Who’s in it. Screwball stars Meriam Bellina as Meri, Edric Chan as Edric, Shareefa Daanish as Shareefa / Dewi and Robby Tumewu as Robby, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Screwball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Screwball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Screwball (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Screwball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Screwball?
- Screwball stars Meriam Bellina, Edric Chan, Shareefa Daanish, Robby Tumewu and Daus Sparo.
- When was Screwball released?
- Screwball was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.