Chappaquiddick (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2018, Chappaquiddick is a thriller, drama and history film directed by John Curran, running about 107 minutes. “The Untold True Story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Who’s in it. Chappaquiddick stars Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy, Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne, Ed Helms as Joseph Gargan and Bruce Dern as Joseph Kennedy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Chappaquiddick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Chappaquiddick page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chappaquiddick tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chappaquiddick (2018)?
In US, Chappaquiddick is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Chappaquiddick worth watching?
Chappaquiddick holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chappaquiddick?
Chappaquiddick stars Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Bruce Dern and Taylor Nichols.
When was Chappaquiddick released?
Chappaquiddick was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.