The Shipping News (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, The Shipping News is a drama and romance film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 111 minutes. “You'll never guess what you'll find inside...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.
Who’s in it. The Shipping News stars Kevin Spacey as Quoyle, Julianne Moore as Wavey Prowse, Cate Blanchett as Petal and Judi Dench as Agnis Hamm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Shipping News has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.7M 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 Shipping News page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shipping News tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shipping News (2001)?
- In US, The Shipping News 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 Shipping News worth watching?
- The Shipping News holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shipping News?
- The Shipping News stars Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench and Pete Postlethwaite.
- When was The Shipping News released?
- The Shipping News was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.