Honeyboy (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Honeyboy is an action, drama and tv movie film directed by John Berry, running about 100 minutes. “The media made him a star — now he's got to prove himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rico 'Honeyboy' Ramirez is a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx who finds fame and fortune as a middleweight boxer. But he soon learns that it's not all it's cracked up to be when he loses sight of his goals. He becomes romantically involved with his attractive publicist, and then he has to prove himself in the ring after learning that his biggest victory was rigged by his shady, mob-connected, promoters.
Who’s in it. Honeyboy stars Erik Estrada as Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez, Morgan Fairchild as Judy Wellman, James McEachin as Nate Walker and Robert Costanzo as Tiger's Trainer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honeyboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honeyboy 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 Honeyboy (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Honeyboy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Honeyboy?
- Honeyboy stars Erik Estrada, Morgan Fairchild, James McEachin, Robert Costanzo and Yvonne Wilder.
- When was Honeyboy released?
- Honeyboy was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.