Buy & Cell (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Buy & Cell is a comedy film directed by Robert Boris, running about 95 minutes. “Sandy and Sly were doing time. Now they're doing fine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Herbie Altman is framed for Stock fraud by his boss when the SEC starts investigating his company. Sent to prison, he helps a fellow inmate successfully invest his money. Soon all the inmates want his help. To manage all the money, he forms CON INC. and runs it from the prison under the noses of the warden and the guards. But when the IRS and SEC begin to investigate this successful company, it looks like he may be in trouble again
Who’s in it. Buy & Cell stars Robert Carradine as Herbie Altman, Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Wolf, Malcolm McDowell as Warden Tennant and Roddy Piper as Cowboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Buy & Cell 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 Buy & Cell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buy & Cell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buy & Cell (1989)?
- In US, Buy & Cell 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 Buy & Cell worth watching?
- Buy & Cell holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buy & Cell?
- Buy & Cell stars Robert Carradine, Randall 'Tex' Cobb, Malcolm McDowell, Roddy Piper and Tony Plana.
- When was Buy & Cell released?
- Buy & Cell was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.