Still Crazy (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Still Crazy is a comedy and music film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 92 minutes. “They were "Strange Fruit". Some called them the greatest rock band of the '70s. They haven't played together for 20 years. No wonder they're worried about their performance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the seventies Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. 20 years on and these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.
Who’s in it. Still Crazy stars Stephen Rea as Tony Costello, Billy Connolly as Hughie, Jimmy Nail as Les Wickes and Bill Nighy as Ray Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Still Crazy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Still Crazy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Still Crazy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Still Crazy (1998)?
- In US, Still Crazy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Still Crazy worth watching?
- Still Crazy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Still Crazy?
- Still Crazy stars Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail, Bill Nighy and Timothy Spall.
- When was Still Crazy released?
- Still Crazy was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.