Weatherman '69 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Weatherman '69 is a comedy and drama film directed by Raymond Pettibon, running about 120 minutes. “The Whole World is Watching” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Featuring a cast that includes Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, Mike Watt of the legendary hardcore band Minutemen, and Pettibon himself, this deadpan narrative pays dubious homage to the 1960's radical underground. In this crudely rendered home video of a commune of stoned revolutionaries, the cameras are hand-held, the edits in-camera, and the dialogue is wryly on-target. Pettibon's band of outsiders reenacts a countercultural moment defined by rock music, drugs, and ideological paradox — and in so doing, captures their own late-80's West Coast grunge milieu as well.
Who’s in it. Weatherman '69 stars Kim Gordon as Bernadine Dohrn, Thurston Moore as Jeff Jones, Mike Watt as Gabe Nemisch and Abby Travis as Jane Fonda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weatherman '69 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weatherman '69 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weatherman '69 (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weatherman '69 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Weatherman '69?
- Weatherman '69 stars Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Mike Watt, Abby Travis and Joe Cole.
- When was Weatherman '69 released?
- Weatherman '69 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.