The Idolmaker (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, The Idolmaker is a drama, romance and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 117 minutes. “He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Who’s in it. The Idolmaker stars Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri, Peter Gallagher as Caesare, Joe Pantoliano as Gino Pilato and Paul Land as Tommy Dee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Idolmaker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idolmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idolmaker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idolmaker (1980)?
- In US, The Idolmaker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Idolmaker worth watching?
- The Idolmaker holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Idolmaker?
- The Idolmaker stars Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land and JoJo D'Amore.
- When was The Idolmaker released?
- The Idolmaker was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.