The Majestic (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, The Majestic is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frank Darabont, running about 152 minutes. “Sometimes your life comes into focus one frame at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.
Who’s in it. The Majestic stars Jim Carrey as Peter Appleton, Martin Landau as Harry Trimble, Laurie Holden as Adele Stanton and David Ogden Stiers as Doc Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Majestic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Majestic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Majestic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Majestic (2001)?
- In US, The Majestic is available to 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 The Majestic worth watching?
- The Majestic holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Majestic?
- The Majestic stars Jim Carrey, Martin Landau, Laurie Holden, David Ogden Stiers and Hal Holbrook.
- When was The Majestic released?
- The Majestic was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.