Movie

Recount

“The future of the nation was hanging by a... chad.”

★ 6.8(188)20081h 56m

Recount is streaming on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Recount

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Jay Roach
Release date: 2008-05-25
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Spring Creek Pictures

Recount — trailer

About Recount

Recount is a 2008 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Jay Roach, starring Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban and Ed Begley Jr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 188 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Recount in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 2000, the election of the U.S. Presidential boiled down to a few precious votes in the state of Florida — and a recount that would add "hanging chad" to every American's vocabulary.

Cast

Kevin Spacey

Ron Klain

Bob Balaban

Ben Ginsberg

Ed Begley Jr.

David Boies

Laura Dern

Katherine Harris

John Hurt

Warren Christopher

Denis Leary

Michael Whouley

Bruce McGill

Mac Stipanovich

Tom Wilkinson

James Baker

Bruce Altman

Mitchell Berger

Jayne Atkinson

Theresa LePore

Gary Basaraba

Clay Roberts

Derek Cecil

Jeremy Bash

Themes & keywords

floridagovernmentpresidential electionpoliticspoliticianusa politics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Recount in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Recount on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store.

Is Recount on Netflix?+

Recount is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Recount?+

Recount has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Recount?+

Recount stars Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Laura Dern and John Hurt.

When did Recount come out?+

Recount is a 2008 movie directed by Jay Roach.

What genre is Recount?+

Recount is Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed Recount?+

Recount was directed by Jay Roach.