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 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 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.