The Independent
2000, English. Directed by Stephen Kessler.
Morty Fineman. Artist. Visionary. Madman.
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Stephen KesslerDirector
- Jerry StillerMorty Fineman
- Janeane GarofaloPaloma Fineman
- Max PerlichIvan
- Ted DemmeTed Demme
- Roger CormanRoger Corman
- Ron HowardRon Howard
- Karen BlackKaren Black
- Peter BogdanovichPeter Bogdanovich
- Fred WilliamsonFred Williamson
- Nick CassavetesNick Cassavetes
- Paul LoganPaul Logan
- Stacy FusonDaughter
Details
- Released
- 10 November 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mike Wilkins, Stephen Kessler
- Box office
- $238K
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How long is The Independent?
The Independent runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Independent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Independent is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Independent on?
The Independent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 2000. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Independent?
If you liked The Independent, try Easy Money, Anuvahood, 2 Minutes of Fame.
Who directed The Independent?
The Independent (2000) was directed by Stephen Kessler and stars Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich.