Movie

The Rewrite

“A comedy about getting on the same page.”

★ 6.0(636)20141h 47m

The Rewrite is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch The Rewrite

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Good to know

Director: Marc Lawrence
Release date: 2014-06-15
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: French
Box office: $4,453,524
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

The Rewrite — trailer

About The Rewrite

The Rewrite is a 2014 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Marc Lawrence, starring Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei and Bella Heathcote. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 636 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rewrite in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.

Cast

Hugh Grant

Keith Michaels

Marisa Tomei

Holly Carpenter

Bella Heathcote

Karen Gabney

J.K. Simmons

Hal Lerner

Chris Elliott

Jim Harper

Allison Janney

Professor Weldon

Whit Baldwin

Doug

Vanessa Wasche

Rona

Enid Graham

Trina

Shannon Marie Sullivan

Sue

Jason Antoon

Greg Nathan

Jenny Neale

Jenny Glick

Themes & keywords

professorteachingpommy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rewrite in Canada?+

In Canada, The Rewrite is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Rewrite on Netflix?+

The Rewrite is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Rewrite?+

The Rewrite has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The Rewrite?+

The Rewrite stars Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons and Chris Elliott.

When did The Rewrite come out?+

The Rewrite is a 2014 movie directed by Marc Lawrence.

What genre is The Rewrite?+

The Rewrite is Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed The Rewrite?+

The Rewrite was directed by Marc Lawrence.