---
title: "The Function"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-function-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1320963
imdb_id: "tt17961692"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Function (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-function-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1]: Title: The Function (2024). Release date: 05/09/2024 (US). Runtime: 1h 10m. Synopsis: Two friends who work at a neighborhood sandwich shop spend their days dreaming of making it big someday and becoming celebrity music entertainers.
Source [2]: Same synopsis as [1].
Source [3]: Title: The Function (Short 2024). Director: Luca Jarema. Cast: Theodore Day, Sylvie Day, Evka Jarema, Nicholas Jarema. Plot: A group of kids sneak out in the middle of the night to a party. Their walk through the suburbs is interrupted by a hockey stick-wielding lunatic. (Note: This seems to be a different film with the same title or a different description. I must be careful. Source [1] and [2] describe a film about sandwich shop workers. Source [3] describes a short film about kids

## 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, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Darien Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: ITN Movies

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Hooks** as *Eric Yates*
- **Marques Buford** as *Mr. Bobby*
- **Kavon Coleman** as *Jay*
- **Alondra Woods** as *Geneva*
- **Simon Abbott** as *Bosko*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Function worth watching?
The Function holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Function and when was it released?
The Function is a feature film with a runtime of 70 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Function?
The Function was directed by Darien Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Function — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1320963)
- [The Function (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1320963-the-function/cast)
- [The Function (Short 2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34851230/)
- [The Function (2024) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-function/credits)
- [The Function (2024) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-function/CpjJCwDzZchKJiDNcfeTM6/credits/)

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