Reign Over Me (2007)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,150 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2007-03-22
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch Reign Over Me
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.
Reign Over Me parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Reign Over Me is an R-rated drama about a man's grief after losing his family in the September 11 attacks.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No depicted violence, but the film deals with trauma and loss stemming from a terrorist attack.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mike Binder
Cast
- Adam Sandler as Charlie Fineman
- Don Cheadle as Alan Johnson
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Janeane Johnson
- Liv Tyler as Angela Oakhurst
- Saffron Burrows as Donna Remar
- Donald Sutherland as Richter Raines
- Robert Klein as Jonathan Timpleman
- Melinda Dillon as Ginger Timpleman
- Mike Binder as Bryan Sugarman
- Jonathan Banks as Stelter
Reign Over Me FAQ
Is Reign Over Me good?
Reign Over Me has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,150 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Reign Over Me?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Reign Over Me OK for kids?
Reign Over Me is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Reign Over Me is an R-rated drama about a man's grief after losing his family in the September 11 attacks.
What movies are like Reign Over Me?
If you liked Reign Over Me, try The Kite Runner, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Shack and Fathers and Daughters.