Quadrophenia (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Quadrophenia is a drama and music film directed by Franc Roddam, running about 120 minutes. “A Way of Life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
Who’s in it. Quadrophenia stars Phil Daniels as James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper, Leslie Ash as Steph, Phil Davis as Chalky and Mark Wingett as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Quadrophenia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quadrophenia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quadrophenia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quadrophenia (1979)?
- In US, Quadrophenia is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quadrophenia worth watching?
- Quadrophenia holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Quadrophenia?
- Quadrophenia stars Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Mark Wingett and Sting.
- When was Quadrophenia released?
- Quadrophenia was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.