Fay Grim (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, Fay Grim is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Hal Hartley, running about 118 minutes. “Featuring the continuing adventures of Henry Fool.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Many years after her notorious husband, Henry Fool, fled after killing a neighbor, Fay Grim receives a visit from CIA agent Fulbright, who tells her that Henry is dead, but that some of his journals have been unearthed in France. She sets forth on a globe-trotting odyssey that soon leads to the discovery that he is alive, and his journals are more than they appear to be.
Who’s in it. Fay Grim stars Parker Posey as Fay Grim, D.J. Mendel as Father Lang, Liam Aiken as Ned Grim and Megan Gay as Principal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Fay Grim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fay Grim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fay Grim 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 Fay Grim (2006)?
- In US, Fay Grim is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Fay Grim worth watching?
- Fay Grim holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fay Grim?
- Fay Grim stars Parker Posey, D.J. Mendel, Liam Aiken, Megan Gay and Jasmin Tabatabai.
- When was Fay Grim released?
- Fay Grim was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.