Something New (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Something New is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sanaa Hamri, running about 99 minutes. “A romantic comedy with a whole lot of drama.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kenya McQueen, a corporate lawyer, finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper.
Who’s in it. Something New stars Sanaa Lathan as Kenya McQueen, Simon Baker as Brian Kelly, Katharine Towne as Leah Cahan and Mike Epps as Walter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Something New has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and Starz Amazon Channel 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 Something New page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something New tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something New (2006)?
- In US, Something New is available to stream on Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Something New worth watching?
- Something New holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Something New?
- Something New stars Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Katharine Towne, Mike Epps and Wendy Raquel Robinson.
- When was Something New released?
- Something New was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.