Bandwagon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Bandwagon is a comedy and drama film directed by John Schultz, running about 103 minutes. “Finally, a movie about a band.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tony gets fired from his job. He's not really sad about this because he prefers writing songs and playing the guitar. He meets the drummer Charlie and they decide to start a band, although Tony is afraid of playing in front of other people. He can't even play in front of Charlie. They find another guitarist, Wynn, who enjoys fishing if he's not playing the guitar. The final member of the band is Eric, the bass-player who is often unpredictable in his actions. They name the band Circus Monkey and want to get famous and rich. However, after some successful gigs, they begin to realize what all the big music and show business is about
Who’s in it. Bandwagon stars Kevin Corrigan as Wynn Knapp, Steve Parlavecchio as Eric Ellwood, Lee Holmes as Tony Ridge and Matthew Hennessey as Charlie Flagg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bandwagon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandwagon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandwagon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandwagon (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandwagon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandwagon worth watching?
- Bandwagon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandwagon?
- Bandwagon stars Kevin Corrigan, Steve Parlavecchio, Lee Holmes, Matthew Hennessey and Doug MacMillan.
- When was Bandwagon released?
- Bandwagon was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.