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Hal

6.620191h 30mMovieDocumentary

Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s,…

DirectorAmy Scott

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Cast · Directed by Amy Scott

HAHal Ashby
Hal Ashby
Self (archive footage)
JFJane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Self
JVJon Voight
Jon Voight
Self
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Self
DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Self
RARosanna Arquette
Rosanna Arquette
Self
JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Self
AAAllison Anders
Allison Anders
Self
JRJohn C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Self
JAJudd Apatow
Judd Apatow
Self
DRDavid O. Russell
David O. Russell
Self
AMAdam McKay
Adam McKay
Self

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1982 · 5.1
The Landlord
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1970 · 6.0
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Hal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hal?

Hal is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus and OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hal on Netflix?

No, Hal is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Night Flight Plus.

Is Hal on Amazon Prime Video?

Hal 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 Hal for free?

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