October 22 (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, October 22 is a drama film directed by Richard Schenkman, running about 94 minutes. “When there is no tomorrow...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wounded man makes a desperate call, reporting that a gunman is holding a coffee shop hostage and shooting anyone he pleases -- but when the SWAT team shows up, the madman opens fire. Through flashbacks, a waitress serves an array of customers, all of whom are blissfully unaware of how their lives will be horrifically changed.
Who’s in it. October 22 stars Mark Boone Junior as Bob, Michael Paré as Gary, Ernie Hudson as Arthur and Amanda Plummer as Denise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, October 22 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch October 22 page.
If you liked it. Fans of October 22 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch October 22 (1998)?
- In US, October 22 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is October 22 worth watching?
- October 22 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in October 22?
- October 22 stars Mark Boone Junior, Michael Paré, Ernie Hudson, Amanda Plummer and Tate Donovan.
- When was October 22 released?
- October 22 was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.