Movie

Detachment

★ 7.6(2,016)20111h 38m

Detachment is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Detachment

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Good to know

Director: Tony Kaye
Release date: 2011-04-24
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $1,681,521
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paper Street Films

Detachment — trailer

About Detachment

Detachment is a 2011 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Kaye, starring Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden and James Caan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 2,016 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Detachment in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.

Cast

Adrien Brody

Henry Barthes

Marcia Gay Harden

Principal Carol Dearden

James Caan

Mr. Charles Seaboldt

Christina Hendricks

Ms. Sarah Madison

Lucy Liu

Dr. Doris Parker

Blythe Danner

Ms. Perkins

Tim Blake Nelson

Mr. Wiatt

William L. Petersen

Mr. 'Sarge' Kepler

Bryan Cranston

Mr. Dearden

Sami Gayle

Erica

Betty Kaye

Meredith

Louis Zorich

Grampa

Themes & keywords

depressionfalsely accusedclassroomgrandfatherunhappinessanimal abusedreary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Detachment in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Detachment on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Detachment on Netflix?+

Detachment is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Detachment?+

Detachment has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Detachment?+

Detachment stars Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden, James Caan, Christina Hendricks and Lucy Liu.

When did Detachment come out?+

Detachment is a 2011 movie directed by Tony Kaye.

What genre is Detachment?+

Detachment is Drama film.

Who directed Detachment?+

Detachment was directed by Tony Kaye.