Control (2007)
Kernel Score: 86% · 914 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2007-09-12
Runtime: 121 minutes
Where to watch Control
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
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Director
Anton Corbijn
Cast
- Sam Riley as Ian Curtis
- Samantha Morton as Debbie Curtis
- Alexandra Maria Lara as Annik Honoré
- Joe Anderson as Hooky
- Toby Kebbell as Rob Greton
- Craig Parkinson as Tony Wilson
- James Anthony Pearson as Bernard Sumner
- Harry Treadaway as Steve Morris
- Robert Shelly as Twinny
- Andrew Sheridan as Terry
Control FAQ
Is Control good?
Control has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 914 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Control?
In the US you can stream Control on The Criterion Channel, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Control rated?
Control is rated R.
What movies are like Control?
If you liked Control, try Better Man, Faces, Natural Born Killers and Lorenzo's Oil.