Rumble Fish (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, Rumble Fish is an action, drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 94 minutes. “Rusty James can't live up to his brother's reputation. His brother can't live it down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug, struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.
Who’s in it. Rumble Fish stars Matt Dillon as Rusty James, Mickey Rourke as The Motorcycle Boy, Diane Lane as Patty and Dennis Hopper as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rumble Fish has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
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 Rumble Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rumble Fish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rumble Fish (1983)?
- In US, Rumble Fish 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 Rumble Fish worth watching?
- Rumble Fish holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rumble Fish?
- Rumble Fish stars Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper and Diana Scarwid.
- When was Rumble Fish released?
- Rumble Fish was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.