Wakefield (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2017, Wakefield is a drama film directed by Robin Swicord, running about 106 minutes. “What would your life be without you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man's nervous breakdown causes him to leave his wife and live in his attic for several months.
Who’s in it. Wakefield stars Bryan Cranston as Howard Wakefield, Jennifer Garner as Diana Wakefield, Jason O'Mara as Dirk Morrison and Beverly D'Angelo as Babs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Wakefield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $798.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wakefield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wakefield tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wakefield (2017)?
- In US, Wakefield is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wakefield worth watching?
- Wakefield holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wakefield?
- Wakefield stars Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Jason O'Mara, Beverly D'Angelo and Ian Anthony Dale.
- When was Wakefield released?
- Wakefield was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.
