Larry Crowne (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Larry Crowne is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tom Hanks, running about 98 minutes. “Rediscover life and love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.
Who’s in it. Larry Crowne stars Tom Hanks as Larry Crowne, Julia Roberts as Mercedes Tainot, Bryan Cranston as Dean Tainot and Cedric the Entertainer as Lamar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Larry Crowne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $75.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Larry Crowne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Larry Crowne tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Larry Crowne (2011)?
- In US, Larry Crowne is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Larry Crowne worth watching?
- Larry Crowne holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Larry Crowne?
- Larry Crowne stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer and Pam Grier.
- When was Larry Crowne released?
- Larry Crowne was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.