Labor Day (2013)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,294 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2013-12-27
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Labor Day
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Two strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holiday weekend soon becomes a second chance love story.
Labor Day parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Labor Day is a PG-13 romantic thriller involving an escaped convict who forms a bond with a single mother and her son, including tension and mature themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves an escaped convict and police search creating tension and mild peril.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kate Winslet as Adele
- Josh Brolin as Frank
- Gattlin Griffith as Henry
- Tobey Maguire as Adult Henry
- Tom Lipinski as Young Frank
- Maika Monroe as Mandy
- Clark Gregg as Gerald
- James Van Der Beek as Officer Treadwell
- J.K. Simmons as Mr. Jervis
- Brooke Smith as Evelyn
Labor Day FAQ
Is Labor Day good?
Labor Day has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,294 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Labor Day?
In the US you can stream Labor Day on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Labor Day OK for kids?
Labor Day is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Labor Day is a PG-13 romantic thriller involving an escaped convict who forms a bond with a single mother and her son, including tension and mature themes.
What movies are like Labor Day?
If you liked Labor Day, try Where the Crawdads Sing, Safe Haven, The Book of Henry and Reminders of Him.