Ashby (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, Ashby is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tony McNamara, running about 102 minutes. “Life is about knowing how to take a hit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When new kid in town Ed Wallis is given an assignment to interview an older person, he turns to his mysterious neighbor, Ashby Holt for help. That new connection leads to unexpected journeys for both of them, as Ashby – who turns out to be a retired CIA assassin – deals with a terminal prognosis, and Ed deals with adjusting to life with his newly single mom and developing relationship with a brainy classmate, Eloise.
Who’s in it. Ashby stars Mickey Rourke as Ashby Holt, Nat Wolff as Ed Wallis, Emma Roberts as Eloise and Sarah Silverman as June Wallis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ashby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ashby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashby (2015)?
- In US, Ashby is available to 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 Ashby worth watching?
- Ashby holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ashby?
- Ashby stars Mickey Rourke, Nat Wolff, Emma Roberts, Sarah Silverman and Adam Aalderks.
- When was Ashby released?
- Ashby was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.