Tommy Boy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, Tommy Boy is a comedy film directed by Peter Segal, running about 98 minutes. “If at first you don't succeed, lower your standards.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To save the family business, two ne’er-do-well traveling salesmen hit the road with disastrously funny consequences.
Who’s in it. Tommy Boy stars Chris Farley as Thomas 'Tommy' Callahan III, David Spade as Richard Hayden, Brian Dennehy as Thomas 'Big Tom' Callahan and Bo Derek as Beverly Barish, aka Beverly Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tommy Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Tommy Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tommy Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tommy Boy (1995)?
- In US, Tommy Boy is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 Tommy Boy worth watching?
- Tommy Boy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tommy Boy?
- Tommy Boy stars Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek and Julie Warner.
- When was Tommy Boy released?
- Tommy Boy was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.