20th Century Women (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, 20th Century Women is a drama film directed by Mike Mills, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.
Who’s in it. 20th Century Women stars Annette Bening as Dorothea Fields, Elle Fanning as Julie Miller, Greta Gerwig as Abbie Porter and Lucas Jade Zumann as Jamie Fields, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, 20th Century Women has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20th Century Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20th Century Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20th Century Women (2016)?
- In US, 20th Century Women is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 20th Century Women worth watching?
- 20th Century Women holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women stars Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lucas Jade Zumann and Billy Crudup.
- When was 20th Century Women released?
- 20th Century Women was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.