Cadence (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, Cadence is a drama film directed by Martin Sheen, running about 97 minutes. “Sometimes you've got to stand out to fit in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As punishment for drunken, rebellious behavior, a young white soldier is thrown into a stockade populated entirely by black inmates. But instead of falling victim to racial hatred, the soldier joins forces with his fellow prisoners and rises up against the insanely tyrannical and bigoted prison warden.
Who’s in it. Cadence stars Charlie Sheen as Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean, Martin Sheen as MSgt. Otis V. McKinney, Laurence Fishburne as Roosevelt Stokes and Blu Mankuma as Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cadence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cadence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cadence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cadence (1990)?
- In US, Cadence is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cadence worth watching?
- Cadence holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cadence?
- Cadence stars Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Blu Mankuma and Michael Beach.
- When was Cadence released?
- Cadence was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.