Furlough
2018, English. Directed by Laurie Collyer.
There are pros and cons to every friendship.
In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Furlough is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Laurie CollyerDirector
- Melissa LeoJoan Anderson
- Tessa ThompsonNicole Stevens
- Edgar RamírezKevin Rivera
- Anna PaquinLily Benson
- Whoopi GoldbergMoms
- Erik GriffinWarden Borden
- Drena De NiroLinda
- La La AnthonyBrandy
- Damien LemonMichael Evans
- Suzanne ShepherdElizabeth Anderson
- Michael ChernusBus Driver
- Dolly WellsSA Group Leader
Details
- Released
- 16 March 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barry Strugatz
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Furlough: quick answers
Is Furlough worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Furlough?
Furlough runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Furlough have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Furlough. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Furlough parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Furlough is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Furlough on?
Furlough is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Furlough?
If you liked Furlough, try Dirty Grandpa, The Go-Getter, Brothers.
Who directed Furlough?
Furlough (2018) was directed by Laurie Collyer and stars Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez.