Diminished Capacity (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2008, Diminished Capacity is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Terry Kinney, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A Chicago journalist suffering from memory loss takes leaves from his job and returns to his rural hometown, where he bonds with his Alzheimer's impaired uncle Rollie and his old flame.
Who’s in it. Diminished Capacity stars Matthew Broderick as Cooper, Virginia Madsen as Charlotte, Alan Alda as Uncle Rollie and Jimmy Bennett as Dillon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Diminished Capacity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diminished Capacity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diminished Capacity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diminished Capacity (2008)?
- In US, Diminished Capacity is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diminished Capacity worth watching?
- Diminished Capacity holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diminished Capacity?
- Diminished Capacity stars Matthew Broderick, Virginia Madsen, Alan Alda, Jimmy Bennett and Louis C.K..
- When was Diminished Capacity released?
- Diminished Capacity was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
