Alphabet City (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1984, Alphabet City is an action, drama and crime film directed by Amos Poe, running about 85 minutes. “At 19, they gave him the streets. Tonight, they're going to take them back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.
Who’s in it. Alphabet City stars Vincent Spano as Johnny, Michael Winslow as Lippy, Kate Vernon as Angie and Jami Gertz as Sophia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Alphabet City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alphabet City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alphabet City 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 Alphabet City (1984)?
- In US, Alphabet City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alphabet City worth watching?
- Alphabet City holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alphabet City?
- Alphabet City stars Vincent Spano, Michael Winslow, Kate Vernon, Jami Gertz and Zohra Lampert.
- When was Alphabet City released?
- Alphabet City was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.