Repo Man (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Repo Man is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Alex Cox, running about 92 minutes. “It’s 4 a.m. Do you know where your car is?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down and out young punk gets a job working with a seasoned repo man, but what awaits him in his new career is a series of outlandish adventures revolving around aliens, the CIA, and a most wanted '64 Chevy.
Who’s in it. Repo Man stars Harry Dean Stanton as Bud, Emilio Estevez as Otto Maddox, Tracey Walter as Miller and Olivia Barash as Leila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Repo Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Repo Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Repo Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Repo Man (1984)?
- In US, Repo Man is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Repo Man worth watching?
- Repo Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Repo Man?
- Repo Man stars Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash and Sy Richardson.
- When was Repo Man released?
- Repo Man was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.