David (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1988, David is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 96 minutes. “The true story of David Rothenberg whose disturbed father set him on fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of David Rothenberg whose disturbed father set him on fire.
Who’s in it. David stars Bernadette Peters as Marie Rothenberg, John Glover as Charles Rothenberg, Dan Lauria as John and George Grizzard as Dr. Achauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, David has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, 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 David page.
If you liked it. Fans of David tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David (1988)?
- In US, David is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David worth watching?
- David holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in David?
- David stars Bernadette Peters, John Glover, Dan Lauria, George Grizzard and Christopher Allport.
- When was David released?
- David was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.