Echo Park (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Echo Park is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Dornhelm, running about 88 minutes. “Can a stripper, a pizza-man and a bodybuilder find happiness in L.A.?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, everybody is somebody else. May, a single mother who delivers strip-O-grams, dreams of being an actress. She rents one of her rooms out to a pizza-man cum songwriter named Jonathan. Meanwhile, in the next apartment, August, an Austrian bodybuilder, fancies himself the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. As the pressures of everyday life in LA mount, Jonathan and August vie for May's love.
Who’s in it. Echo Park stars Susan Dey as May, Tom Hulce as Jonathan, Michael Bowen as August and Christopher Walker as Henry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Echo Park has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Echo Park page.
If you liked it. Fans of Echo Park tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Echo Park (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Echo Park change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Echo Park worth watching?
- Echo Park holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Echo Park?
- Echo Park stars Susan Dey, Tom Hulce, Michael Bowen, Christopher Walker and Timothy Carey.
- When was Echo Park released?
- Echo Park was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.