The Reading Room (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, The Reading Room is a drama and tv movie film directed by Georg Stanford Brown, running about 93 minutes. “Come in. Sit down. Change your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment.
Who’s in it. The Reading Room stars James Earl Jones, Joanna Cassidy, Douglas Spain and Keith D. Robinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Reading Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PixL Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reading Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reading Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reading Room (2005)?
- In US, The Reading Room is available to stream on PixL Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reading Room worth watching?
- The Reading Room holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reading Room?
- The Reading Room stars James Earl Jones, Joanna Cassidy, Douglas Spain, Keith D. Robinson and Monique Coleman.
- When was The Reading Room released?
- The Reading Room was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.