Fandango (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Fandango is a comedy and drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 91 minutes. “In every living species there is a stage of growth between infancy and adulthood... In most animals, it occurs during the first year of life... In humans, it happens right after college.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five college buddies from the University of Texas circa 1971 embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.
Who’s in it. Fandango stars Kevin Costner as Gardner Barnes, Judd Nelson as Phil Hicks, Sam Robards as Kenneth Waggener and Chuck Bush as Dorman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fandango has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fandango page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fandango tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fandango (1985)?
- In US, Fandango is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fandango worth watching?
- Fandango holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Fandango?
- Fandango stars Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards, Chuck Bush and Brian Cesak.
- When was Fandango released?
- Fandango was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.