Movie

Furlough

“There are pros and cons to every friendship.”

★ 5.7(59)20181h 24m

Furlough is streaming on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel in Canada. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Furlough

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Good to know

Director: Laurie Collyer
Release date: 2018-03-16
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DeerJen

Furlough — trailer

About Furlough

Furlough is a 2018 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Laurie Collyer, starring Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson and Edgar Ramírez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Furlough in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.

Cast

Melissa Leo

Joan Anderson

Tessa Thompson

Nicole Stevens

Edgar Ramírez

Kevin Rivera

Anna Paquin

Lily Benson

Whoopi Goldberg

Moms

Erik Griffin

Warden Borden

Drena De Niro

Linda

La La Anthony

Brandy

Damien Lemon

Michael Evans

Suzanne Shepherd

Elizabeth Anderson

Michael Chernus

Bus Driver

Dolly Wells

SA Group Leader

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipdementiatransport of prisonersroad triprookie coptaking care of someone woman directordeathbed visitemergency furloughtime out

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Furlough in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Furlough on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel.

Is Furlough on Netflix?+

Furlough is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel.

How long is Furlough?+

Furlough has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Furlough?+

Furlough stars Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez, Anna Paquin and Whoopi Goldberg.

When did Furlough come out?+

Furlough is a 2018 movie directed by Laurie Collyer.

What genre is Furlough?+

Furlough is Comedy film.

Who directed Furlough?+

Furlough was directed by Laurie Collyer.