Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007)
Kernel Score: 76% · 609 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 2007-10-19
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Wristcutters: A Love Story
- Stream: Prime Video, Starz
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fandango at Home, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Zia, distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, decides to end it all. Unfortunately, he discovers that there is no real ending, only a run-down afterlife that is strikingly similar to his old one, just a bit worse. Discovering that his ex-girlfriend has also "offed" herself, he sets out on a road trip to find her.
Wristcutters: A Love Story parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Wristcutters: A Love Story is an R-rated dark comedy centered on suicide and the afterlife, with the topic treated with dark humor throughout.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Suicide is a central plot element and recurring theme, discussed and depicted as characters navigate a purgatory-like afterlife.
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
Goran Dukić
Cast
- Patrick Fugit as Zia
- Shannyn Sossamon as Mikal
- Shea Whigham as Eugene
- Leslie Bibb as Desiree
- Mikal P. Lazarev as Nanuk
- Mark Boone Junior as Mike
- Abraham Benrubi as Erik
- Mary Pat Gleason as Eugene's Mother
- Clayne Crawford as Jim
- Anthony Azizi as Hassan
Wristcutters: A Love Story FAQ
Is Wristcutters: A Love Story good?
Wristcutters: A Love Story has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 609 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Wristcutters: A Love Story?
In the US you can stream Wristcutters: A Love Story on Prime Video and Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wristcutters: A Love Story OK for kids?
Wristcutters: A Love Story is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Wristcutters: A Love Story is an R-rated dark comedy centered on suicide and the afterlife, with the topic treated with dark humor throughout.
What movies are like Wristcutters: A Love Story?
If you liked Wristcutters: A Love Story, try Her, Interstate 60, Garden State and Swiss Army Man.