Subway Riders (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Subway Riders is a thriller film directed by Amos Poe, running about 120 minutes. “DAMN THE TORPEDOS. FULL SPEED AHEAD.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic saxophone player lures victims to deserted spots with his music and then guns them down.
Who’s in it. Subway Riders stars Robbie Coltrane as Detective Fritz Langley, Charlene Kaleina as Claire Smith, Cookie Mueller as Penelope Trasher and John Lurie as The Saxophonist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Subway Riders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Subway Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Subway Riders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Subway Riders (1981)?
- In US, Subway Riders is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Subway Riders worth watching?
- Subway Riders holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Subway Riders?
- Subway Riders stars Robbie Coltrane, Charlene Kaleina, Cookie Mueller, John Lurie and Amos Poe.
- When was Subway Riders released?
- Subway Riders was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.