Traveller (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Traveller is a drama and crime film directed by Jack N. Green, running about 101 minutes. “Swindlers. Scammers. Con-men. As American as apple-pie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man, Pat, visits the clan of gypsy-like grifters (Irish Travellers) in rural North Carolina from whom he is descended. He is at first rejected, but cousin Bokky takes him on as an apprentice. Pat learns the game while Bokky falls in love and desires a different life. Written by Jeff Hole
Who’s in it. Traveller stars Bill Paxton as Bokky, Julianna Margulies as Jean, James Gammon as Double D and Nikki DeLoach as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Traveller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Traveller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Traveller tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Traveller (1997)?
- In US, Traveller is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Traveller worth watching?
- Traveller holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Traveller?
- Traveller stars Bill Paxton, Julianna Margulies, James Gammon, Nikki DeLoach and Luke Askew.
- When was Traveller released?
- Traveller was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.