You Can Count on Me (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2000, You Can Count on Me is a drama and family film directed by Kenneth Lonergan, running about 111 minutes. “Family first. Love always.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.
Who’s in it. You Can Count on Me stars Laura Linney as Samantha Prescott, Mark Ruffalo as Terry Prescott, Matthew Broderick as Brian Everett and Jon Tenney as Bob Steegerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, You Can Count on Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 You Can Count on Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Can Count on Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Can Count on Me (2000)?
- In US, You Can Count on Me 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 You Can Count on Me worth watching?
- You Can Count on Me holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Can Count on Me?
- You Can Count on Me stars Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick, Jon Tenney and Rory Culkin.
- When was You Can Count on Me released?
- You Can Count on Me was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.