Movie

Why Stop Now?

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Rehab.”

★ 5.4(110)20121h 28m

Why Stop Now? 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, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Director: Phil Dorling, Ron Nyswaner
Release date: 2012-08-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $2,400
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

Why Stop Now? — trailer

About Why Stop Now?

Why Stop Now? is a 2012 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Phil Dorling and Ron Nyswaner, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo and Tracy Morgan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 110 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Why Stop Now? in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Eli

Melissa Leo

Penny

Tracy Morgan

Sprinkles

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Black

Sarah Ramos

Chloe

Emma Rayne Lyle

Nicole

Stephanie March

Trish

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why Stop Now? in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Why Stop Now? on Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Why Stop Now? on Netflix?+

Why Stop Now? 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 Why Stop Now??+

Why Stop Now? has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Why Stop Now??+

Why Stop Now? stars Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Sarah Ramos.

When did Why Stop Now? come out?+

Why Stop Now? is a 2012 movie directed by Phil Dorling and Ron Nyswaner.

What genre is Why Stop Now??+

Why Stop Now? is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Why Stop Now??+

Why Stop Now? was directed by Phil Dorling and Ron Nyswaner.