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Benjamin

2019Movie1 h 25 min

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic703.7

A melancholic, slow-burning romance movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

It's about my inability to love. But I'm fine now.

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.

Feels like

  • Indie Filmmaking
  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Psychological Drama
  • Existential Angst
  • London Film Festival
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Character-Driven
  • Showbiz Satire

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Simon Amstell
Written by
Simon Amstell
Produced by
Dominic Dromgoole, Alexandra Breede, Louise Simpson
Music by
James Righton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 2019 · 1 h 25 min · Strong Language

Released
March 15, 2019
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
17 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Benjamin?"

Questions about Benjamin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Benjamin?

HuluAMC+KanopyPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Benjamin streams on Hulu and AMC+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Benjamin worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Will Benjamin make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Benjamin good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.