Cafe Society (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Cafe Society is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Raymond De Felitta, running about 107 minutes. “The Shocking True Story Of The Fall Of High Society.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York 1952. Mickey Jelke inherits a big sum of money and spends his nights in Manhattan, painting the city red. Night after night, he can be found in one Broadway bar or the other, in the company of disreputable persons like pimps and prostitutes. One day,a shady cop, aided by Mickey's own girlfriend, Patricia, decides to accuse him of running a prostitution network. A scandal breaks out.
Who’s in it. Cafe Society stars Frank Whaley as Mickey Jelke, Peter Gallagher as Jack Kale, Lara Flynn Boyle as Pat Ward and John Spencer as Ray Davioni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cafe Society has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cafe Society page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cafe Society tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cafe Society (1997)?
- In US, Cafe Society is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cafe Society worth watching?
- Cafe Society holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cafe Society?
- Cafe Society stars Frank Whaley, Peter Gallagher, Lara Flynn Boyle, John Spencer and Anna Thomson.
- When was Cafe Society released?
- Cafe Society was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.