

The Rewrite
Directed by Marc Lawrence
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rewrite online?
As of November 4, 2026, The Rewrite is available to stream on Philo, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Rewrite on Netflix?
No — The Rewrite is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Philo, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Rewrite online?
Yes. In United States, The Rewrite can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Rewrite?
As of November 4, 2026, The Rewrite is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
















