The Motel (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, The Motel is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Kang, running about 75 minutes. “Out of Place in the Middle of Nowhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirteen-year-old Ernest Chin lives and works at a sleazy hourly-rate motel on a strip of desolate suburban bi-way. Misunderstood by his family and blindly careening into puberty, Ernest befriends Sam Kim, a self-destructive yet charismatic Korean man who has checked in. Sam teaches the fatherless boy all the rites of manhood.
Who’s in it. The Motel stars Jeffrey Chyau as Ernest, Sung Kang as Sam, Jade Wu as Ahma Chin and Samantha Futerman as Christine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Motel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Motel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Motel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Motel (2005)?
- In US, The Motel is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Motel worth watching?
- The Motel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Motel?
- The Motel stars Jeffrey Chyau, Sung Kang, Jade Wu, Samantha Futerman and Alexis Chang.
- When was The Motel released?
- The Motel was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.