The Sum of Us (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, The Sum of Us is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Geoff Burton, running about 100 minutes. “We're all just . . . The Sum of Us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."
Who’s in it. The Sum of Us stars Jack Thompson as Harry Mitchell, Russell Crowe as Jeff Mitchell, John Polson as Greg and Deborah Kennedy as Joyce Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Sum of Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sum of Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sum of Us tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sum of Us (1994)?
- In US, The Sum of Us is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sum of Us worth watching?
- The Sum of Us holds an audience score of 6.9 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 The Sum of Us?
- The Sum of Us stars Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson, Deborah Kennedy and Joss Moroney.
- When was The Sum of Us released?
- The Sum of Us was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.