1982 (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, 1982 is a drama film directed by Tommy Oliver, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 1982, a film inspired by true events at the onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia, tells the story of a father and his efforts to protect his gifted daughter from the insidious epidemic which has literally come home via her drug-addicted mother. As his wife becomes more distant and unreliable, he struggles to raise his daughter on his own, while still striving to help his wife become clean. In the process, he learns some hard truths about his marriage and his life, which will ultimately test him as a parent, a husband, and a man.
Who’s in it. 1982 stars Bokeem Woodbine as Scoop, Sharon Leal as Shenae Brown, Wayne Brady as Alonso and Quinton Aaron as Turtle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 1982 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1982 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1982 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1982 (2013)?
- In US, 1982 is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1982 worth watching?
- 1982 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1982?
- 1982 stars Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Leal, Wayne Brady, Quinton Aaron and Hill Harper.
- When was 1982 released?
- 1982 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.