The Late Bloomer (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Late Bloomer is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kevin Pollak, running about 90 minutes. “Based on the (Mostly) True Story of the 30-Year-old Who Just Hit Puberty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sex therapist goes through puberty after the successful removal of a benign tumor resting against his pituitary gland. He experiences all the changes and effects of puberty over a three-week period.
Who’s in it. The Late Bloomer stars Johnny Simmons as Dr. Peter Newmans, Brittany Snow as Michelle, J.K. Simmons as James Newmans and Jane Lynch as Caroline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Late Bloomer 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 and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Late Bloomer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Late Bloomer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Late Bloomer (2016)?
- In US, The Late Bloomer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Late Bloomer worth watching?
- The Late Bloomer holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Late Bloomer?
- The Late Bloomer stars Johnny Simmons, Brittany Snow, J.K. Simmons, Jane Lynch and Maria Bello.
- When was The Late Bloomer released?
- The Late Bloomer was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.