Mainstream movie poster

Mainstream

2021 · 1h 35m · Released

R Comedy, Drama

A young woman thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger – until the dark side of viral celebrity threatens to ruin them both.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
5.1 IMDb
40% Rotten Tomatoes
49 Metacritic

Where to stream Mainstream

Streaming now in the United States on Philo, YouTube, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and Kanopy.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
Official Teaser

Top cast and crew

Gia Coppola Director
Andrew Garfield Link
Maya Hawke Frankie
Nat Wolff Jake
Jason Schwartzman Mark Schwartz
Johnny Knoxville Ted Wick
Alexa Demie Isabelle Roberts
Casey Frey Martin from Temecula
KY Kalena Yiaueki Patsy
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Frequently asked questions about Mainstream

Where can I watch Mainstream in the United States?

Mainstream is available to stream on Philo, YouTube, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Mainstream for free?

Mainstream 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 Mainstream?

Mainstream scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 5.1 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 49 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Mainstream?

Mainstream stars Andrew Garfield, Maya Hawke, Nat Wolff, Jason Schwartzman, and Johnny Knoxville. Gia Coppola is the director.

How long is Mainstream?

Mainstream runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).

When did Mainstream come out?

Mainstream was released on May 7, 2021.

Which studio made Mainstream?

Mainstream was produced by Automatik Entertainment, American Zoetrope, and Tugawood Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Mainstream?

Mainstream was made on a budget of $5,000,000.

How much did Mainstream make at the box office?

Mainstream grossed $49,638 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.

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.

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