West Side Avenue (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 2001, West Side Avenue is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Lav Diaz, running about 301 minutes. “A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.
Who’s in it. West Side Avenue stars Yul Servo as Hanzel Harana, Gloria Diaz as Lolita Fordham, Joel Torre as Juan Mijares and Priscilla Almeda as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, West Side Avenue sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch West Side Avenue page.
If you liked it. Fans of West Side Avenue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch West Side Avenue (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for West Side Avenue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is West Side Avenue worth watching?
- West Side Avenue holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in West Side Avenue?
- West Side Avenue stars Yul Servo, Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Priscilla Almeda and Angel Aquino.
- When was West Side Avenue released?
- West Side Avenue was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 301 minutes.