The Wannabe (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2015, The Wannabe is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Nick Sandow, running about 90 minutes. “Respect isn't earned. It's stolen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on true events, The Wannabe, a story about Thomas, a man obsessed with Mafia culture during the 1990s in New York City. When Thomas’s failed attempts to fix the trial of infamous mobster John Gotti gets him rejected by the people he idolizes most, he sets off on a drug infused crime spree with his girlfriend and longtime mob groupie, Rose, by brazenly robbing the local Mafia hangouts.
Who’s in it. The Wannabe stars Vincent Piazza as Thomas, Patricia Arquette as Rose, Michael Imperioli as Alphonse and David Zayas as Pablo Guzman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Wannabe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wannabe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wannabe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wannabe (2015)?
- In US, The Wannabe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Wannabe worth watching?
- The Wannabe holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wannabe?
- The Wannabe stars Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli, David Zayas and Domenick Lombardozzi.
- When was The Wannabe released?
- The Wannabe was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.