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Detachment

7.620111h 38mNRMovieDrama

A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.

DirectorTony Kaye
WriterCarl Lund
ProducersAdrien Brody·Austin Stark

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KanopyKanopyHooplaHooplaFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tony Kaye

Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody
Henry Barthes
Marcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
Principal Carol Dearden
James Caan
James Caan
Mr. Charles Seaboldt
Christina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks
Ms. Sarah Madison
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu
Dr. Doris Parker
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Ms. Perkins
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Mr. Wiatt
William L. Petersen
William L. Petersen
Mr. 'Sarge' Kepler
Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston
Mr. Dearden
Sami Gayle
Sami Gayle
Erica
Betty Kaye
Betty Kaye
Meredith
Louis Zorich
Louis Zorich
Grampa

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Detachment — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detachment?

Detachment is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detachment on Netflix?

No, Detachment is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Detachment on Amazon Prime Video?

Detachment isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Detachment for free?

Detachment is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.