Coming Through the Rye (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Coming Through the Rye is a drama film directed by James Steven Sadwith, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Coming Through the Rye, set in 1969, is a touching coming of age story of sensitive, 16 year old Jamie Schwartz, who is not the most popular kid at his all boys' boarding school. Disconnected from students and teachers, he believes he is destined to play Holden Caulfield, the main character of The Catcher in the Rye, and has adapted the book as a play.
Who’s in it. Coming Through the Rye stars Alex Wolff as Jamie Schwartz, Stefania LaVie Owen as Deedee, Chris Cooper as J.D. Salinger and Zephyr Benson as Gerry Schwartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Coming Through the Rye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Through the Rye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Through the Rye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Through the Rye (2016)?
- In US, Coming Through the Rye is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coming Through the Rye worth watching?
- Coming Through the Rye holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Through the Rye?
- Coming Through the Rye stars Alex Wolff, Stefania LaVie Owen, Chris Cooper, Zephyr Benson and Adrian Pasdar.
- When was Coming Through the Rye released?
- Coming Through the Rye was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.