Human Highway (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1982, Human Highway is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Neil Young, running about 88 minutes. “When love and fate collide” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The new owner of a roadside diner stuck in a town built around an always leaking nuclear power plant plans to torch the place to collect insurance. However, an assortment of bizarre characters and weird events (such as spaceships flying around) gets in his way.
Who’s in it. Human Highway stars Neil Young as Lionel Switch / Frankie Fontaine, Dean Stockwell as Otto Quartz, Dennis Hopper as Cracker / Stranger and Sally Kirkland as Kathryn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Human Highway has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Highway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Human Highway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Human Highway (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Human Highway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Human Highway worth watching?
- Human Highway holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Human Highway?
- Human Highway stars Neil Young, Dean Stockwell, Dennis Hopper, Sally Kirkland and Russ Tamblyn.
- When was Human Highway released?
- Human Highway was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.