Coffy (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, Coffy is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Jack Hill, running about 90 minutes. “The Baddest One-Chick Hit-Squad that ever hit town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mission of vengeance and vigilante justice, killing drug dealers, pimps, and mobsters who cross her path.
Who’s in it. Coffy stars Pam Grier as "Coffy" Coffin, Robert DoQui as King George, Sid Haig as Omar and Booker Bradshaw as Howard Brunswick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Coffy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Coffy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coffy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coffy (1973)?
- In US, Coffy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Coffy worth watching?
- Coffy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coffy?
- Coffy stars Pam Grier, Robert DoQui, Sid Haig, Booker Bradshaw and William Elliott.
- When was Coffy released?
- Coffy was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.