The Interrupters (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, The Interrupters is a documentary film directed by Steve James, running about 125 minutes. “Every City Needs Its Heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.
Who’s in it. The Interrupters stars Tio Hardiman as Himself, Ameena Matthews as Herself, Cobe Williams as Himself and Gary Slutkin as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Interrupters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $282.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries 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 The Interrupters page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Interrupters (2011)?
- In US, The Interrupters is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, 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 The Interrupters worth watching?
- The Interrupters holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Interrupters?
- The Interrupters stars Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Gary Slutkin and Caprysha Anderson.
- When was The Interrupters released?
- The Interrupters was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.