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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

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Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

SCSean Connery
Sean Connery
William Forrester
RBRob Brown
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
FAF. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
APAnna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
DMDamany Mathis
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
BRBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
AGApril Grace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
MPMichael Pitt
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
MNMichael Nouri
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
RERichard Easton
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
GFGlenn Fitzgerald
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
LZLil' Zane
Lil' Zane
Damon

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Finding Forrester — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Sony Pictures Core in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Finding Forrester on Netflix?

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

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Finding Forrester is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.