The Laramie Project (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, The Laramie Project is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Moisés Kaufman, running about 95 minutes. “Everyone carries a piece of the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "The Laramie Project" is set in and around Laramie, Wyoming, in the aftermath of the murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard. To create the stage version of "The Laramie Project," the eight-member New York-based Tectonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, recording hours of interviews with the town's citizens over a two-year period. The film adaptation dramatizes the troupe's visit, using the actual words from the transcripts to create a portrait of a town forced to confront itself.
Who’s in it. The Laramie Project stars Laura Linney as Sherry Johnson, Peter Fonda as Doctor Cantway, Steve Buscemi as Doc O'Connor and Jeremy Davies as Jedadiah Schultz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Laramie Project has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 The Laramie Project page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Laramie Project tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Laramie Project (2002)?
- In US, The Laramie Project is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 The Laramie Project worth watching?
- The Laramie Project holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Laramie Project?
- The Laramie Project stars Laura Linney, Peter Fonda, Steve Buscemi, Jeremy Davies and Nestor Carbonell.
- When was The Laramie Project released?
- The Laramie Project was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.