Tommy (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, Tommy is a fantasy, drama and music film directed by Ken Russell, running about 111 minutes. “Your senses will never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Who’s in it. Tommy stars Oliver Reed as Frank, Ann-Margret as Nora, Roger Daltrey as Tommy and Elton John as The Pinball Wizard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tommy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel 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 Tommy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tommy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tommy (1975)?
- In US, Tommy is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 Tommy worth watching?
- Tommy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tommy?
- Tommy stars Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey, Elton John and Eric Clapton.
- When was Tommy released?
- Tommy was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.