Streetwalkin' (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1985, Streetwalkin' is a thriller and drama film directed by Joan Freeman, running about 86 minutes. “She dropped out of high school this morning ... Tonight she's a Times Square hooker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cookie is a teen runaway who escapes her abusive stepfather and heads for the Big Apple with her younger brother. When she arrives at the Port Authority bus terminal, Cookie meets a charming but sadistic pimp named Duke. With nowhere to go, Cookie is soon working for Duke, who introduces her to the harsh, brutal life of being a prostitute.
Who’s in it. Streetwalkin' stars Melissa Leo as Cookie, Dale Midkiff as Duke, Leon as Jason and Antonio Fargas as Finesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Streetwalkin' has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Streetwalkin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Streetwalkin' tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Streetwalkin' (1985)?
- In US, Streetwalkin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus 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 Streetwalkin' worth watching?
- Streetwalkin' holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Streetwalkin'?
- Streetwalkin' stars Melissa Leo, Dale Midkiff, Leon, Antonio Fargas and Julie Newmar.
- When was Streetwalkin' released?
- Streetwalkin' was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.