Open (2023) is an independent musical comedy-thriller written and directed by Miles Doleac, starring Lindsay Anne Williams, Jeremy London, and William Forsythe. It had a limited theatrical release on November 3, 2023, followed by a digital release on November 7, 2023. This page corrects two errors from an earlier version of this post: the film is not streaming on Netflix, and it does have a verifiable original songwriting team, not just a “coming soon” placeholder.
Quick Facts
| Title | Open (2023) |
| Genre | Comedy, Music, Mystery/Thriller, Musical |
| Director | Miles Doleac |
| Writers | Miles Doleac & Lindsay Anne Williams |
| Theatrical Release | November 3, 2023 (limited) |
| Digital Release | November 7, 2023 |
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Production Company | Historia Films |
| Distributor | Virgil Films |
| Where to Watch | Tubi (free), Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Video |
About Open (2023)
According to the official synopsis: “Open tells the story of Kristina, a woman in a troubled marriage, who falls for a former TV star and teen heartthrob, whose previously promising career has collapsed. All the while, Kristina experiences music video-like hallucinations wherein she fronts an 80’s new wave band.” Star Jeremy London has described the film as the cast’s “own Rocky Horror,” and reviewers have compared its tone to a mashup of Marriage Story and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. It holds a strong critical score, with reviewers praising its ambition even where they found its blend of comedy, thriller, and musical sequences uneven.
Score & Composer
Open features 10 original songs written for the film’s 80s-post-punk-inspired “hallucination” musical sequences. Director/co-writer Miles Doleac and co-writer/star Lindsay Anne Williams partnered with longtime collaborator and composer Clifton Hyde (who also appears in the film in a supporting role) and Oliver Hofer to write the music. A soundtrack release covering the film’s songs has been made available alongside the film, though a full verified track-by-track listing is not independently confirmed, so it is not reproduced here.
Cast
- William Forsythe as Capt. Edgar J. Steadman
- Jeremy London as Erik
- Miles Doleac as Robert Corbin
- Lindsay Anne Williams as Kristina Corbin
- Elena Sanchez as Emma Steadman
- Amber Reign Smith as Megan
- Yohance Myles, Clifton Hyde, Kathryn J. Hatam, and James V. Bulian in supporting roles
Where to Stream
An earlier version of this page claimed Open was streaming on Netflix. That is incorrect — Open is not a Netflix title. It is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi, and can be rented or purchased on Prime Video, the Apple TV Store, and Amazon Video. It was also briefly in limited theatrical release starting November 3, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Open (2023) streaming on Netflix?
No. Despite an earlier claim on this page, Open is not a Netflix title. It streams free with ads on Tubi and is available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Amazon Video.
Who composed the music for Open?
Clifton Hyde and Oliver Hofer wrote the film’s 10 original songs alongside director Miles Doleac and co-writer Lindsay Anne Williams.
Who directed Open?
Miles Doleac, who also co-wrote the film with star Lindsay Anne Williams and plays a supporting role.
When was Open released?
It had a limited theatrical release on November 3, 2023, followed by a digital release on November 7, 2023.
Is there a full Open soundtrack tracklist available?
A soundtrack accompanies the film’s 10 original songs, but an independently verified, song-by-song tracklist is not publicly confirmed, so this page does not list one rather than guess.
Related reading: more movie soundtracks, Prime Video soundtrack guides, our full streaming hub.