Boardwalk (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Boardwalk is a drama film directed by Stephen Verona, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.
Who’s in it. Boardwalk stars Ruth Gordon as Becky Rosen, Lee Strasberg as David Rosen, Janet Leigh as Florence Cohen and Joe Silver as Leo Rosen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Boardwalk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boardwalk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boardwalk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boardwalk (1979)?
- In US, Boardwalk is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boardwalk worth watching?
- Boardwalk holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boardwalk?
- Boardwalk stars Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver and Eddie Barth.
- When was Boardwalk released?
- Boardwalk was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.