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Finding Forrester (2000)

Movie136minsRated M

TMDB7.1/ 10

Where to watch Finding Forrester in Australia

Finding Forrester is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Prime Video Store from $4.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

About Finding Forrester

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

Year
2000
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
136mins
Rated
M
Director
Gus Van Sant
Top cast
Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis, Busta Rhymes

Finding Forrester release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Finding Forrester

  • Sean Conneryas William Forrester
  • Rob Brownas Jamal Wallace
  • F. Murray Abrahamas Robert Crawford
  • Anna Paquinas Claire Spence
  • Damany Mathisas Kenzo
  • Busta Rhymesas Terrell Wallace
  • April Graceas Ms. Joyce
  • Michael Pittas John Coleridge
  • Michael Nourias Dr. Spence
  • Richard Eastonas Prof. Matthews
  • Glenn Fitzgeraldas Massie
  • Lil' Zaneas Damon
  • Stephanie Berryas Janice
  • Fly Williams IIIas Fly
  • Damion Leeas Clay
Director
Gus Van Sant
Writer
Mike Rich
Producer
Sean Connery, Laurence Mark, Rhonda Tollefson
Original Music Composer
Bill Brown, Bill Frisell
Director of Photography
Harris Savides

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Is Finding Forrester on Netflix in Australia?

Yes, Finding Forrester is on Netflix in Australia (subscription).

Can I watch Finding Forrester for free in Australia?

No, Finding Forrester is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Prime Video Store from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy Finding Forrester in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Finding Forrester in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99) and Prime Video Store (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).

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