Quay (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2015, Quay is a documentary film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 8 minutes. “A short film by Christopher Nolan in 35 MM” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2015, Christopher Nolan curated a selection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers to be distributed as a touring 35mm presentation. The three films—"In Absentia" (2000), "The Comb" (1991) and "Street of Crocodiles" (1986)—were accompanied by this brief portrait of the brothers at work in their London studio.
Who’s in it. Quay stars Stephen Quay as Self and Timothy Quay as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Quay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quay tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quay (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quay worth watching?
- Quay holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quay?
- Quay stars Stephen Quay and Timothy Quay.
- When was Quay released?
- Quay was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.
