Downtown (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, Downtown is an action and comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 96 minutes. “When you pound this beat, it pounds you back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Who’s in it. Downtown stars Anthony Edwards as Alex Kearney, Forest Whitaker as Dennis Curren, Penelope Ann Miller as Lori Mitchell and Joe Pantoliano as White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Downtown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Downtown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downtown 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 Downtown (1990)?
- In US, Downtown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Downtown worth watching?
- Downtown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downtown?
- Downtown stars Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Pantoliano and David Clennon.
- When was Downtown released?
- Downtown was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.