Weeds (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1987, Weeds is a drama film directed by John D. Hancock, running about 115 minutes. “Feel what it's like from the inside.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
Who’s in it. Weeds stars Nick Nolte as Lee Umstetter, Ernie Hudson as Bagdad, Rita Taggart as Lillian Bingington and Mark Rolston as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Weeds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel 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 Weeds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weeds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weeds (1987)?
- In US, Weeds is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited 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 Weeds worth watching?
- Weeds holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weeds?
- Weeds stars Nick Nolte, Ernie Hudson, Rita Taggart, Mark Rolston and John Toles-Bey.
- When was Weeds released?
- Weeds was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.