Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 111 minutes. “The true story of Preston Tucker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
Who’s in it. Tucker: The Man and His Dream stars Jeff Bridges as Preston Tucker, Joan Allen as Vera, Martin Landau as Abe and Frederic Forrest as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tucker: The Man and His Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels 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 Tucker: The Man and His Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tucker: The Man and His Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)?
- In US, Tucker: The Man and His Dream is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 Tucker: The Man and His Dream worth watching?
- Tucker: The Man and His Dream holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
- Tucker: The Man and His Dream stars Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Frederic Forrest and Mako.
- When was Tucker: The Man and His Dream released?
- Tucker: The Man and His Dream was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.