Detachment (2011)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,940 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-04-24
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Detachment
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.
Detachment parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Detachment is an unrated drama about struggling teachers and students dealing with depression and animal abuse themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a disturbing animal abuse element and references to unhappiness/depression.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tony Kaye
Cast
- Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes
- Marcia Gay Harden as Principal Carol Dearden
- James Caan as Mr. Charles Seaboldt
- Christina Hendricks as Ms. Sarah Madison
- Lucy Liu as Dr. Doris Parker
- Blythe Danner as Ms. Perkins
- Tim Blake Nelson as Mr. Wiatt
- William Petersen as Mr. 'Sarge' Kepler
- Bryan Cranston as Mr. Dearden
- Sami Gayle as Erica
Detachment FAQ
Is Detachment good?
Detachment has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,940 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Detachment?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and The CW and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Detachment OK for kids?
Detachment is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Detachment is an unrated drama about struggling teachers and students dealing with depression and animal abuse themes.
What movies are like Detachment?
If you liked Detachment, try Radio Flyer, The Book of Henry, Boyhood and Dog Pound.