The Wanderers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Wanderers is a drama film directed by Philip Kaufman, running about 117 minutes. “It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’
Who’s in it. The Wanderers stars Ken Wahl as Richie, John Friedrich as Joey, Karen Allen as Nina and Toni Kalem as Despie Galasso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Wanderers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 The Wanderers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wanderers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wanderers (1979)?
- In US, The Wanderers is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 The Wanderers worth watching?
- The Wanderers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wanderers?
- The Wanderers stars Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen, Toni Kalem and Alan Rosenberg.
- When was The Wanderers released?
- The Wanderers was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.