Roadie (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Roadie is a comedy and music film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 106 minutes. “Bands make it Rock...Roadies make it Roll!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous traveling rock-and-roll show.
Who’s in it. Roadie stars Meat Loaf as Travis W. Redfish, Kaki Hunter as Lola Bouilliabase, Art Carney as Corpus C. Redfish and Gailard Sartain as B.B. Muldoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Roadie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roadie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roadie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roadie (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roadie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roadie worth watching?
- Roadie holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roadie?
- Roadie stars Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain and Rhonda Bates.
- When was Roadie released?
- Roadie was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.