Movie

Medicine for Melancholy

★ 6.1(50)20091h 28m

Medicine for Melancholy is streaming on AMC+ and AMC+ Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Medicine for Melancholy

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Barry Jenkins
Release date: 2009-01-30
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Budget: $13,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bandry

Medicine for Melancholy — trailer

About Medicine for Melancholy

Medicine for Melancholy is a 2009 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Barry Jenkins, starring Wyatt Cenac, Tracey Heggins and Elizabeth Acker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Medicine for Melancholy in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Wyatt Cenac

Micah

Tracey Heggins

Elizabeth Acker

Housing Rights Committee Member

Melissa Bisagni

Cassandra Jay

DeMorge Brown

MOAD (voice)

Powell DeGrange

Housing Rights Committee Member

Chida Emeka

Housing Rights Committee Member

John Friedberg

Housing Rights Committee Member

Dana Julius

Housing Rights Committee Member

Ondine Kilker

Housing Rights Committee Member

Tommi Avicolli Mecca

Housing Rights Committee Member

Erin Klenow

Museum Staffer

Themes & keywords

one-night stand

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Medicine for Melancholy in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Medicine for Melancholy on AMC+ and AMC+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Medicine for Melancholy on Netflix?+

Medicine for Melancholy is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on AMC+ and AMC+ Amazon Channel.

How long is Medicine for Melancholy?+

Medicine for Melancholy has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Medicine for Melancholy?+

Medicine for Melancholy stars Wyatt Cenac, Tracey Heggins, Elizabeth Acker, Melissa Bisagni and DeMorge Brown.

When did Medicine for Melancholy come out?+

Medicine for Melancholy is a 2009 movie directed by Barry Jenkins.

What genre is Medicine for Melancholy?+

Medicine for Melancholy is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Medicine for Melancholy?+

Medicine for Melancholy was directed by Barry Jenkins.