---
title: "Ithaca"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ithaca-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 305642
imdb_id: "tt3501590"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 111
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Ithaca (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ithaca-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Ithaca
Year: 2015
Genre: Drama
Director: Meg Ryan
Writer: Erik Jendresen
Based on: 1943 novel The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
Cast: Alex Neustaedter, Jack Quaid, Meg Ryan, Sam Shepard, Hamish Linklater, Tom Hanks
Release Dates: 10/29/2015 (US) [Source 1], September 9, 2016 (by Momentum Pictures) [Source 3]. Note: There is a discrepancy in release dates. I will mention the dates as provided.
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: PG
Plot:
Setting: Small town in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Time: Spring turns to summer, 1942.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | CosmoGo |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Meg Ryan
- **Networks / Studios**: Pilothouse Pictures, Apple Lane Productions, Bron Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sam Shepard** as *Willie Grogan*
- **Hamish Linklater** as *Tom Spangler*
- **Alex Neustaedter** as *Homer*
- **Meg Ryan** as *Mrs. Macauley*
- **Jack Quaid** as *Marcus Macauley*
- **Tom Hanks** as *Mr. Macauley*
- **Nick Williams** as *Texas*
- **Christine Nelson** as *Bess Macauley*
- **Lucia Scarano** as *Rosa Sandoval*
- **Zachary Webber** as *Horse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ithaca online?
Ithaca is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ithaca worth watching?
Ithaca holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 111 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ithaca and when was it released?
Ithaca is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ithaca?
Ithaca was directed by Meg Ryan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ithaca — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/305642)
- [Ithaca (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3501590/fullcredits/)
- [Ithaca (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ithaca_(film))

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