Parkland (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Parkland is a drama and history film directed by Peter Landesman, running about 94 minutes. “November 22, 1963, 12:38 pm - A trauma patient is rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His name is President John F. Kennedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.
Who’s in it. Parkland stars Zac Efron as Jim Carrico, Jackie Earle Haley as Father Oscar Huber, Colin Hanks as Dr. Malcom Perry and David Harbour as Gordon Shanklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Parkland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu 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 Parkland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parkland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parkland (2013)?
- In US, Parkland is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu 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 Parkland worth watching?
- Parkland holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parkland?
- Parkland stars Zac Efron, Jackie Earle Haley, Colin Hanks, David Harbour and Marcia Gay Harden.
- When was Parkland released?
- Parkland was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.