Eddie and the Cruisers (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1983, Eddie and the Cruisers is a drama and music film directed by Martin Davidson, running about 95 minutes. “Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.
Who’s in it. Eddie and the Cruisers stars Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway, Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson, Joe Pantoliano as Doc Robbins and Ellen Barkin as Maggie Foley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Eddie and the Cruisers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Eddie and the Cruisers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eddie and the Cruisers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)?
- In US, Eddie and the Cruisers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Eddie and the Cruisers worth watching?
- Eddie and the Cruisers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eddie and the Cruisers?
- Eddie and the Cruisers stars Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Ellen Barkin and Matthew Laurance.
- When was Eddie and the Cruisers released?
- Eddie and the Cruisers was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.