Bugsy Malone (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, Bugsy Malone is an action, comedy, drama and family film directed by Alan Parker, running about 93 minutes. “Every year brings a great movie. Every decade a great movie musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.
Who’s in it. Bugsy Malone stars Scott Baio as Bugsy Malone, Jodie Foster as Tallulah, Florrie Dugger as Blousey and John Cassisi as Fat Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bugsy Malone 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bugsy Malone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bugsy Malone 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 Bugsy Malone (1976)?
- In US, Bugsy Malone 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 Bugsy Malone worth watching?
- Bugsy Malone holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bugsy Malone?
- Bugsy Malone stars Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi and Martin Lev.
- When was Bugsy Malone released?
- Bugsy Malone was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.