Wendy and Lucy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Wendy and Lucy is a drama film directed by Kelly Reichardt, running about 81 minutes. “On the long road, friendship is everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.
Who’s in it. Wendy and Lucy stars Michelle Williams as Wendy, Wally Dalton as Security Guard, Will Patton as Mechanic and Lucy as Lucy the Dog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Wendy and Lucy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Hoopla, YouTube TV and MUBI 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 Wendy and Lucy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wendy and Lucy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wendy and Lucy (2009)?
- In US, Wendy and Lucy is available to stream on Philo, Hoopla and YouTube TV, 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 Wendy and Lucy worth watching?
- Wendy and Lucy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wendy and Lucy?
- Wendy and Lucy stars Michelle Williams, Wally Dalton, Will Patton, Lucy and Will Oldham.
- When was Wendy and Lucy released?
- Wendy and Lucy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.