Lenny (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1974, Lenny is a drama film directed by Bob Fosse, running about 111 minutes. “Lenny Said It. "Hot Honey" Did It. Together They Shocked America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.
Who’s in it. Lenny stars Dustin Hoffman as Lenny Bruce, Valerie Perrine as Honey Bruce, Jan Miner as Sally Marr and Stanley Beck as Artie Silver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lenny has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lenny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lenny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lenny (1974)?
- In US, Lenny is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lenny worth watching?
- Lenny holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lenny?
- Lenny stars Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck and Frankie Man.
- When was Lenny released?
- Lenny was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.