Satisfaction (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Satisfaction is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Joan Freeman, running about 92 minutes. “One Band. One Dream. One Summer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.
Who’s in it. Satisfaction stars Julia Roberts as Daryle, Liam Neeson as Martin Falcon, Justine Bateman as Jennie Lee and Trini Alvarado as Mooch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Satisfaction has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satisfaction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Satisfaction tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Satisfaction (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Satisfaction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Satisfaction worth watching?
- Satisfaction holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Satisfaction?
- Satisfaction stars Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson, Justine Bateman, Trini Alvarado and Debbie Harry.
- When was Satisfaction released?
- Satisfaction was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.