WUSA (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, WUSA is a drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, running about 115 minutes. “Love it or leave it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if he doesn't agree with it. Rheinhardt finds his cynical detachment challenged by a lady friend, Geraldine, and by Rainey, a neighbour and troubled idealist who becomes aware of WUSA's sinister, hidden purpose. And when events start spinning out of control, even Rheinhardt finds he must take a stand.
Who’s in it. WUSA stars Paul Newman as Rheinhardt, Joanne Woodward as Geraldine, Anthony Perkins as Rainey and Laurence Harvey as Farley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, WUSA 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WUSA page.
If you liked it. Fans of WUSA tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch WUSA (1970)?
- In US, WUSA is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is WUSA worth watching?
- WUSA holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in WUSA?
- WUSA stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey and Bruce Cabot.
- When was WUSA released?
- WUSA was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.