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Finding Forrester

7.120002h 16mMovieDramaHistory

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing.…

DirectorGus Van Sant

WriterMike Rich

ProducersSean Connery·Laurence Mark

Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin

Damany Mathis

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace

Michael Pitt

Michael Nouri

Richard Easton

Glenn Fitzgerald

Glenn Fitzgerald

Lil' Zane

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Finding Forrester — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Finding Forrester on Netflix?

Yes — Finding Forrester is available on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Finding Forrester on Amazon Prime Video?

Finding Forrester isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Finding Forrester for free?

Finding Forrester is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave in Canada.