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Lou

4.9201812mMovieDrama

Lou, a teenage tomboy in a small Californian town, idolizes her single father. When he has a date over one night and she is cast out of the house, Lou wanders to the outer reaches of town and into a new era of teenage identity.

DirectorClara Balzary
WriterClara Balzary
ProducerRachel Nederveld

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Cast · Directed by Clara Balzary

Sasha Frolova
Sasha Frolova
Lou
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Karl
Odessa Young
Odessa Young
Isabelle Albuquerque
Isabelle Albuquerque
Izzy

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Is Lou on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Lou?

Lou hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 27, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.