Because Why (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1993, Because Why is a comedy and romance film directed by Arto Paragamian, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. After five years of travelling abroad, Alex arrives back in Montreal. All he has with him are a back-pack and a slip of paper with an ex-girlfriend's address scrawled on it.
Who’s in it. Because Why stars Michael Riley as Alex, Tod Fennell as Zachary, Maggie Castle as Jackie and Martine Rochon as Alya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Because Why has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Because Why page.
If you liked it. Fans of Because Why tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Because Why (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Because Why change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Because Why worth watching?
- Because Why holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Because Why?
- Because Why stars Michael Riley, Tod Fennell, Maggie Castle, Martine Rochon and Heather Mathies.
- When was Because Why released?
- Because Why was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.