West Side Story (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, West Side Story is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Who’s in it. West Side Story stars Ansel Elgort as Tony, Rachel Zegler as María, Rita Moreno as Valentina and Ariana DeBose as Anita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, West Side Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $74.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV 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 West Side Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of West Side Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch West Side Story (2021)?
- In US, West Side Story is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV, 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 West Side Story worth watching?
- West Side Story holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in West Side Story?
- West Side Story stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose and David Alvarez.
- When was West Side Story released?
- West Side Story was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.