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Rude Awakening (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1989 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1989, Rude Awakening is a komödie film directed by Aaron Russo, running about 98 minutes. “Two hippies came back from 1969 to get the bad news. Nobody wants to save the world anymore. They just want to buy it.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.

Who’s in it. Rude Awakening stars Cheech Marin as Jesús Monteya, Eric Roberts as Fred Wook, Julie Hagerty as Petra Black and Robert Carradine as Sammy Margolin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Rude Awakening has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rude Awakening page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rude Awakening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Rude Awakening (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rude Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Rude Awakening worth watching?
Rude Awakening holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening stars Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine and Louise Lasser.
When was Rude Awakening released?
Rude Awakening was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.