The Daytrippers (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, The Daytrippers is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Greg Mottola, running about 87 minutes. “It's a family affair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into a station wagon to go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
Who’s in it. The Daytrippers stars Hope Davis as Eliza D'Amico, Parker Posey as Jo Malone, Liev Schreiber as Carl Petrovic and Pat McNamara as Jim Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Daytrippers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Daytrippers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Daytrippers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Daytrippers (1997)?
- In US, The Daytrippers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 The Daytrippers worth watching?
- The Daytrippers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Daytrippers?
- The Daytrippers stars Hope Davis, Parker Posey, Liev Schreiber, Pat McNamara and Anne Meara.
- When was The Daytrippers released?
- The Daytrippers was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.