Famous Nathan (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Famous Nathan is a documentary film directed by Lloyd Handwerker, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A Coney Island-inspired, densely-layered visually dynamic documentary portrait of the life and times of the original Nathan's Famous, created in 1916 by filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker's grandparents, Nathan and Ida Handwerker. 30 years in the making, Famous Nathan interweaves decades-spanning archival footage, family photos and home movies, an eclectic soundtrack and never-before-heard audio from Nathan: his only interview, ever as well as compelling, intimate and hilarious interviews with the dedicated band of workers, not at all shy at offering opinions, memories and the occasional tall tale.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Famous Nathan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 Famous Nathan page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Famous Nathan (2015)?
- In US, Famous Nathan is available to stream on Chai Flicks, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon 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 Famous Nathan worth watching?
- Famous Nathan holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Famous Nathan released?
- Famous Nathan was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.