Algren (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Algren is a documentary film directed by Michael Caplan, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Algren will spotlight the hard-knock life and authentic creative legacy of one of the most underrated writers of the twentieth century, Nelson Algren. Algren's brutally honest portrayal of the American underclass and his hard-nosed lifestyle became his pathway to compassion. Through interviews with Algren contemporaries, experts, and "literary soulmates," as well as through the photography of Algren's friends, Art Shay and Stephen Deutch, the film will tell his story. It will celebrate his tremendous contribution to and influence on American letters, and push Algren, champion of the marginalized, out from the margins.
Who’s in it. Algren stars Nelson Algren as Self (archive footage), Russell Banks as Self, Billy Corgan as Self and Andrew Davis as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Algren has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Algren page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Algren (2021)?
- In US, Algren is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Algren worth watching?
- Algren holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Algren?
- Algren stars Nelson Algren, Russell Banks, Billy Corgan, Andrew Davis and William Friedkin.
- When was Algren released?
- Algren was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.