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Medicine for Melancholy

6.120091h 28mNRMovieDramaRomance

Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.

DirectorBarry Jenkins
WriterBarry Jenkins
ProducerJustin Barber

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Cast · Directed by Barry Jenkins

WCWyatt Cenac
Wyatt Cenac
Micah
THTracey Heggins
Tracey Heggins
Jo
EA
Elizabeth Acker
Housing Rights Committee Member
MBMelissa Bisagni
Melissa Bisagni
Cassandra Jay
DBDeMorge Brown
DeMorge Brown
MOAD (voice)
PD
Powell DeGrange
Housing Rights Committee Member
CE
Chida Emeka
Housing Rights Committee Member
JF
John Friedberg
Housing Rights Committee Member
DJ
Dana Julius
Housing Rights Committee Member
OK
Ondine Kilker
Housing Rights Committee Member
TMTommi Avicolli Mecca
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Housing Rights Committee Member
EK
Erin Klenow
Museum Staffer

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Medicine for Melancholy — streaming FAQ

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Medicine for Melancholy is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Medicine for Melancholy on Netflix?

No, Medicine for Melancholy is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

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Medicine for Melancholy 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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Medicine for Melancholy is available on Philo and AMC Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.