---
title: "Sometimes Always Never"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sometimes-always-never-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 542714
imdb_id: "tt5068162"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sometimes Always Never (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sometimes-always-never-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Sometimes Always Never" (2019).
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Title: Sometimes Always Never
Year: 2019
Release Date (US): 06/12/2020
Genre: Drama and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 31m
Rating: 12A
Protagonist: Alan (a stylish tailor)
Plot points:
Alan is searching for his missing son, Michael.
Michael left after a game of Scrabble.
Alan has a body to identify.
His family is torn apart.
He must repair the relationship with his youngest son.
He is trying to solve a mystery regarding an online player he believes could be Michael.
Goal: Move on and reunite his family.
Character trait: Alan has immaculate dress sense.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm, Britbox Apple TV channel | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carl Hunter
- **Networks / Studios**: BondIt Media Capital, Goldfinch, Hurricane Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bill Nighy** as *Alan*
- **Sam Riley** as *Peter*
- **Jenny Agutter** as *Margaret*
- **Alice Lowe** as *Sue*
- **Tim McInnerny** as *Arthur*
- **Louis Healy** as *Jack*
- **Ella-Grace Gregoire** as *Rachel*
- **Alexei Sayle** as *Bill*
- **Alan Williams** as *Desk Officer*
- **John Westley** as *The Official*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sometimes Always Never online?
Sometimes Always Never is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sometimes Always Never worth watching?
Sometimes Always Never holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sometimes Always Never and when was it released?
Sometimes Always Never is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sometimes Always Never?
Sometimes Always Never was directed by Carl Hunter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sometimes Always Never — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/542714)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*