Following
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.
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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream Following
Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Original Trailer
Following | Modern Trailer
How It Began
Ryan Coogler on Michael Mann's THIEF and Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING
Q&A with Jeremy Theobald and Lucy Russell
Interview with Christopher Nolan
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Frequently asked questions about Following
Where can I watch Following in the United States?
Following is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Following for free?
Following streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Following?
Following scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 75 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Following?
Following stars Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan, and Dick Bradsell. Christopher Nolan is the director.
How long is Following?
Following runs 1h 9m (69 minutes).
When did Following come out?
Following was released on April 2, 1999.
Which studio made Following?
Following was produced by Next Wave Films and Syncopy in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Following?
Following was made on a budget of $6,000.
How much did Following make at the box office?
Following grossed $126,052 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.