Following (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, Following is a thriller and drama film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 69 minutes. “You're never alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.
Who’s in it. Following stars Jeremy Theobald as The Young Man, Alex Haw as Cobb, Lucy Russell as The Blonde and John Nolan as The Policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Following has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $48.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Following page.
If you liked it. Fans of Following tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Following (1999)?
- In US, Following is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Following worth watching?
- Following holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Following?
- Following stars Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan and Dick Bradsell.
- When was Following released?
- Following was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.