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Theory of Achievement

6.3199118mMovieComedyDrama

This short film was packaged on video with Hartley's featurette "Surviving Desire." It affectionately examines the lives of a group of "young, middle-class, white, college-educated, unskilled, broke, drunk" Brooklynites who would love to…

DirectorHal Hartley
WriterHal Hartley
ProducersTed Hope·Larry Meistrich

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Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

Theory of Achievement isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Hal Hartley

BGBob Gosse
Bob Gosse
JS
Jessica Sager
JH
Jeffrey Howard
ELElina Löwensohn
Elina Löwensohn
BSBill Sage
Bill Sage
NT
Naledi Tshazibane
MBMark Chandler Bailey
Mark Chandler Bailey
NG
Nick Gomez
IRIngrid Rudefors
Ingrid Rudefors

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Theory of Achievement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Theory of Achievement?

Theory of Achievement isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Theory of Achievement on Netflix?

No, Theory of Achievement is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Theory of Achievement on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Theory of Achievement isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Theory of Achievement for free?

Theory of Achievement isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.