Hoffa (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1992, Hoffa is a crime and history film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 140 minutes. “He Did What He Had to Do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Who’s in it. Hoffa stars Jack Nicholson as James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa, Danny DeVito as Bobby Ciaro, Armand Assante as Carol D'Allesandro and J.T. Walsh as Frank Fitzsimmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hoffa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoffa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoffa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoffa (1992)?
- In US, Hoffa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hoffa worth watching?
- Hoffa holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoffa?
- Hoffa stars Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Armand Assante, J.T. Walsh and John C. Reilly.
- When was Hoffa released?
- Hoffa was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.