Permission (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2018, Permission is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Brian Crano, running about 96 minutes. “How can you be certain he is the one, if he is the only one?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman on the brink of a marriage proposal is told by a friend that she should date other men before spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Permission stars Rebecca Hall as Anna, Dan Stevens as Will, Gina Gershon as Lydia and François Arnaud as Dane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Permission has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Permission page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permission tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permission (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Permission change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Permission worth watching?
- Permission holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Permission?
- Permission stars Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Gina Gershon, François Arnaud and David Joseph Craig.
- When was Permission released?
- Permission was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
