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The Event

5.820031h 54mNRMovieComedyDrama

Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal,…

DirectorThom Fitzgerald
WritersTim Marback·Thom Fitzgerald
ProducersRobert A. Flutie·Thom Fitzgerald

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Cast · Directed by Thom Fitzgerald

BCBrent Carver
Brent Carver
Brian Knight
ODOlympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis
Lila Shapiro
JLJane Leeves
Jane Leeves
Mona Rothchild
DMDon McKellar
Don McKellar
Matt Shapiro
SPSarah Polley
Sarah Polley
Dana Shapiro
PPParker Posey
Parker Posey
Nick Devivo
RCRejean Cournoyer
Rejean Cournoyer
Rory Metzler
CPCynthia Preston
Cynthia Preston
Amy Eisner
JAJoanna Adler
Joanna Adler
Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
DLDick Latessa
Dick Latessa
Uncle Leo
CZ
Christina Zorich
Judy Campbell
RM
Ruth Moore
Dr. Fisher

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The Event — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Event?

The Event is streaming on Shout! Factory, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Event on Netflix?

No, The Event is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Fawesome.

Is The Event on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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The Event is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.