Hal(2019)
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Hal Synopsis
Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics, including Harold and Maude, Shampoo and Being There. But as contemporaries Coppola, Scorsese and Spielberg rose to blockbuster stardom in the 1980s, Ashby's uncompromising nature played out as a cautionary tale of art versus commerce.
Hal (2019) is a documentary film directed by Amy Scott, released on March 28, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Hal Ashby, Jane Fonda, Jon Voight and Lee Grant. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Amy Scott
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Michael Becker
- Production:
- Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Hal (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hal before you stream it.
Hal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Ashby
as Self (archive footage)
Jane Fonda
as Self
Jon Voight
as Self
Lee Grant
as Self
Dustin Hoffman
as Self
Rosanna Arquette
as Self
Jeff Bridges
as Self
Allison Anders
as Self
John C. Reilly
as Self
Judd Apatow
as Self
David O. Russell
as Self
Adam McKay
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Amy Scott.
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Hal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Hal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hal online?
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Hal (2019) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hal?
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The main cast of Hal (2019) includes Hal Ashby, Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Lee Grant and Dustin Hoffman. The film was directed by Amy Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hal released?
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Hal was released on March 28, 2019 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Hal worth watching?
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Hal (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hal?
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Yes. The official Hal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.