

Be Kind Rewind
2008, English. Directed by Michel Gondry.
You name it, we shoot it.
A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,557 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 February 2008
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- Michel Gondry
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $31M
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Be Kind Rewind: quick answers
Is Be Kind Rewind worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,557 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Be Kind Rewind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Be Kind Rewind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Be Kind Rewind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Be Kind Rewind is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Be Kind Rewind on?
Be Kind Rewind isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Be Kind Rewind?
If you liked Be Kind Rewind, try The Disaster Artist, The Science of Sleep, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.
Who directed Be Kind Rewind?
Be Kind Rewind (2008) was directed by Michel Gondry and stars Jack Black, Yasiin Bey, Danny Glover.