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54 (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1998, 54 is a drama and music film directed by Mark Christopher, running about 93 minutes. “You've never been anywhere until you've been here.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shane, a Jersey boy with big dreams, crosses the river in hopes of finding a more exciting life at Studio 54. When Steve Rubell, the mastermind behind the infamous disco, plucks Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar – and a front-row seat at the most legendary party on the planet.

Who’s in it. 54 stars Ryan Phillippe as Shane O'Shea, Salma Hayek Pinault as Anita, Breckin Meyer as Greg Randazzo and Mike Myers as Steve Rubell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 54 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 54 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 54 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 54 (1998)?
In US, 54 is available to 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 54 worth watching?
54 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 54?
54 stars Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek Pinault, Breckin Meyer, Mike Myers and Neve Campbell.
When was 54 released?
54 was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.