What Maisie Knew (2013)

Kernel Score: 79% · 437 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama

Released: 2013-05-02

Runtime: 99 minutes

Where to watch What Maisie Knew

  • Stream: Prime Video
  • Free with ads: The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.

What Maisie Knew parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated drama centers on a young girl caught in a bitter custody battle between troubled parents.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Director

David Siegel

Cast

  • Julianne Moore as Susanna
  • Steve Coogan as Beale
  • Alexander Skarsgård as Lincoln
  • Joanna Vanderham as Margo
  • Onata Aprile as Maisie
  • Diana García as Cecilia
  • Sadie Rae as Zoe
  • Jesse Stone Spadaccini as Martin
  • Amelia Campbell as Ms. Baine
  • Maddie Corman as Ms. Fairchild-Tetenbaum

What Maisie Knew FAQ

Is What Maisie Knew good?

What Maisie Knew has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 437 audience ratings.

Where can I watch What Maisie Knew?

In the US you can stream What Maisie Knew on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is What Maisie Knew OK for kids?

What Maisie Knew is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama centers on a young girl caught in a bitter custody battle between troubled parents.