The Delinquents (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1989, The Delinquents is a drama and romance film directed by Chris Thomson, running about 101 minutes. “Some rules were meant to be broken.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small town in Australia, in the late 1950s: Brownie and Lola are deeply in love. But because they are under-age, their parents are against their relationship and try to separate them.
Who’s in it. The Delinquents stars Kylie Minogue as Lola Lovell, Charlie Schlatter as Brownie Hansen, Bruno Lawrence as Bosun and Todd Boyce as Lyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Delinquents has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Delinquents page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Delinquents tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Delinquents (1989)?
- In GB, The Delinquents is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Delinquents worth watching?
- The Delinquents holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Delinquents?
- The Delinquents stars Kylie Minogue, Charlie Schlatter, Bruno Lawrence, Todd Boyce and Desirée Smith.
- When was The Delinquents released?
- The Delinquents was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.