Finding Normal (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2013, Finding Normal is a comedy and family film directed by Brian Herzlinger, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Dr. Lisa Leland is a brilliant surgeon with absolutely no bedside manner. She is leaving her practice at UCLA Hospital to move to the Hamptons where she will join her boyfriend as a concierge doctor, treating the rich and famous. As she drives cross-country to her new life she hits a tractor in Normal, North Carolina and her BMW is wrecked. Dr. Leland is found guilty of speeding and ordered to do community service as a doctor in Normal, population 332. In a town with no wi-fi, no lattes and no credit cards, Lisa Leland begins to find herself and discovers what a meaningful life is all about.

Who’s in it. Finding Normal stars Candace Cameron-Bure as Dr. Lisa Leland, Valerie Boucvalt as Mandy, Lou Beatty Jr. as Doc Shelby and Dodie Brown as Dr. Maggie Parks, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Finding Normal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios 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 Finding Normal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Finding Normal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Finding Normal (2013)?
In US, Finding Normal is available to stream on Angel Studios, 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 Finding Normal worth watching?
Finding Normal holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Finding Normal?
Finding Normal stars Candace Cameron-Bure, Valerie Boucvalt, Lou Beatty Jr., Dodie Brown and Trevor St. John.
When was Finding Normal released?
Finding Normal was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.