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Manchester by the Sea

2016 · 2h 18m · Released

R Drama

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

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Top Cast & Crew

Kenneth Lonergan Director
Casey Affleck Lee Chandler
Lucas Hedges Patrick Chandler
Michelle Williams Randi Chandler
Kyle Chandler Joe Chandler
C.J. Wilson George
Gretchen Mol Elise Henderson
Matthew Broderick Jeffrey Garner
Anna Baryshnikov Sandy
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester by the Sea

Where can I watch Manchester by the Sea?

Manchester by the Sea is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Manchester by the Sea about?

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Who stars in Manchester by the Sea?

Manchester by the Sea stars Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, and C.J. Wilson.

When did Manchester by the Sea come out?

Manchester by the Sea was released in 2016.

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