Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their home on Sunday, shocking fans and friends alike. Now, many are revisiting some of Reiner’s best work as a director and actor.
As a director, Rob Reiner was responsible for some true staples of pop culture, including “The Princess Bride,” “A Few Good Men” and more. Fortunately, because they’re so popular, most of his films are available to stream right now. Some are housed on free streamers, but most require a subscription. But, we’ve compiled an easy guide for you, so you don’t have to go hunting.
You can find 11 of Reiner’s best projects below, as well as where you can watch them right now.
The Princess Bride
“The Princess Bride” is one of the best fantasy comedies of all time, starring Robin Wright and Cary Elwes. It’s got romance, humor, and endlessly quotable dialogue. It’s an essential Reiner watch, and it’s available now on Hulu and Disney+.
Stand By Me
“Stand By Me” is another all-timer for Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman and River Phoenix. The movie’s bounced around a bit in recent months, but it’s currently available to stream on Netflix.
When Harry Met Sally
“When Harry Met Sally” is arguably more of a Fall movie than anything, but really, there’s never a bad time for it. It’s one of the staples of the rom-com genre, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. It’s available to stream on Starz right now, meaning you might also catch it on TV.
This Is Spinal Tap
“This Is Spinal Tap” is a key player in the rise of meta comedy, and is an excellent mockumentary. Reiner both directs and has a small role in the film, and it’s available to stream right now on HBO Max (so is the sequel).
A Few Good Men
“A Few Good Men” has a bit of an astoundingly stacked cast, and is another must-watch. Reiner had an incredibly strong run from 1986-1992, and this movie capped it off. You can watch it now if you have Philo or Sling TV.
Being Charlie
In 2015, Reiner directed “Being Charlie,” which was co-written by his son Nick Reiner, and based on his own experiences with addiction and homelessness. It was reported following Rob Reiner’s death that Nick Reiner was in custody, suspected of stabbing his father and mother to death. You can watch “Being Charlie” for free now on Tubi and Fandango at Home.
And So It Goes
Devastatingly, we lost Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner in the same year, so you might be in the mood to revisit a project they did together. That would be “And So It Goes,” and it’s available on Prime Video and Plex right now.
The Wolf of Wall Street
Reiner was more acclaimed as a director than an actor, but he did start in front of the camera. Later in his career, he largely had smaller cameos and supporting roles, including a standout turn as Jordan Belfort’s father in “The Wolf of Wall Street.” You can watch that in several places right now: Netflix, Tubi, Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
New Girl
Reiner also had a minor but memorable recurring role as Jess’ dad in “New Girl.” Zooey Deschanel, who played Jess, mourned his passing on Instagram, calling Reiner “the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits” and “a truly good human being.” You can watch “New Girl” now on Hulu (and Disney+, if you bundled the two) and Peacock.
Sleepless in Seattle
Rob Reiner had a very small role in “Sleepless in Seattle,” but it is certainly memorable. In it, he warns Tom Hanks’ character about the dating world, promising him that it’s like tiramisu. The movie is currently streaming on Starz.
All in the Family
To cap things off, you simply cannot discuss Reiner’s catalogue without mentioning “All in the Family.” He rose to fame with his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the show, and you can stream it now on Tubi and Pluto TV for free.