Project Greenlight (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2001, Project Greenlight is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Project Greenlight is a television series focusing on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. It was created by Alex Keledjian, developed by Eli Holzman and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Sean Bailey, and Chris Moore through their production company LivePlanet, along with Miramax Films. Project Greenlight first aired on HBO for two seasons before moving to Bravo for season three.

Who’s in it. Project Greenlight stars Chris Moore as Self, Jeff Balis as Self, Pete Jones as Self and Erica Beeney as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Project Greenlight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Project Greenlight page.

If you liked it. Fans of Project Greenlight tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Project Greenlight (2001)?
In US, Project Greenlight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Project Greenlight worth watching?
Project Greenlight holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Project Greenlight?
Project Greenlight stars Chris Moore, Jeff Balis, Pete Jones, Erica Beeney and Kyle Rankin.
When was Project Greenlight released?
Project Greenlight was released in 2001.