Boxcar Bertha (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, Boxcar Bertha is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 88 minutes. “Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
Who’s in it. Boxcar Bertha stars Barbara Hershey as Boxcar Bertha, David Carradine as Big Bill Shelly, Barry Primus as Rake Brown and Bernie Casey as Von Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Boxcar Bertha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo 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 Boxcar Bertha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boxcar Bertha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boxcar Bertha (1972)?
- In US, Boxcar Bertha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ 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 Boxcar Bertha worth watching?
- Boxcar Bertha holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boxcar Bertha?
- Boxcar Bertha stars Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey and John Carradine.
- When was Boxcar Bertha released?
- Boxcar Bertha was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.