Downtown Owl
2023, English. Directed by Hamish Linklater & Lily Rabe.
In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Downtown Owl
Downtown Owl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Hamish LinklaterDirector
- Lily RabeDirector
- Ed HarrisHorace Jones
- Lily RabeJulia Rabia
- August Blanco RosensteinMitch Hrlicka
- Vanessa HudgensNaomi
- Jack Dylan GrazerEli Zebra
- Arianna JaffierRebecca Grooba
- Finn WittrockCoach Laidlaw
- Henry GoldingVance Druid
- Hamish LinklaterPrincipal Valentine
- Matt RoyRandall Harley
- James CravenMarvin
- Emma HalleenKatie Hrlicka
Details
- Released
- 8 June 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hamish Linklater
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What Downtown Owl is based on
Downtown Owl is based on Downtown Owl, a 2008 novel by Chuck Klosterman, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 2008
Downtown Owl
By Chuck Klosterman
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Downtown Owl: quick answers
Is Downtown Owl worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Downtown Owl?
Downtown Owl runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Downtown Owl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Downtown Owl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Downtown Owl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Downtown Owl is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Downtown Owl on?
Downtown Owl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Downtown Owl?
If you liked Downtown Owl, try Prince Avalanche, Wildflower, The Squid and the Whale.
Who directed Downtown Owl?
Downtown Owl (2023) was directed by Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe and stars Ed Harris, Lily Rabe, August Blanco Rosenstein.
What is Downtown Owl based on?
Downtown Owl is based on Downtown Owl, a 2008 novel by Chuck Klosterman, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.