Wise Guys (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Wise Guys is a comedy and crime film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 100 minutes. “What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
Who’s in it. Wise Guys stars Danny DeVito as Harry Valentini, Joe Piscopo as Moe Dickstein, Harvey Keitel as Bobby DiLea and Ray Sharkey as Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wise Guys has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.5M 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 Wise Guys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wise Guys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wise Guys (1986)?
- In US, Wise Guys 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 Wise Guys worth watching?
- Wise Guys holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wise Guys?
- Wise Guys stars Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, Ray Sharkey and Dan Hedaya.
- When was Wise Guys released?
- Wise Guys was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.