The Deal (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, The Deal is a comedy film directed by Steven Schachter, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie Berns is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career and life. That is until his idealistic screenwriter nephew comes bearing the script of a lifetime and Charlie decides to give his career one final shot. The only thing standing in his way is Diedre Hearn, a sharp-witted studio executive brought in to keep Charlie in line.
Who’s in it. The Deal stars William H. Macy as Charlie Berns, Meg Ryan as Deidre Hearn, Jason Ritter as Lionel Travitz and Elliott Gould as Rabbi Seth Gutterman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Deal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deal (2008)?
- In US, The Deal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deal worth watching?
- The Deal holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deal?
- The Deal stars William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, Jason Ritter, Elliott Gould and LL Cool J.