Coast to Coast (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Coast to Coast is a drama and tv movie film directed by Sandy Johnson, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gainfully employed they decide to start a mobile disco service for fellow soul lovers, which leads them to buy an ice cream van, and the adventure begins. Before long they find themselves on the run from the bad guys and the police.
Who’s in it. Coast to Coast stars Lenny Henry as Ritchie Lee, John Shea as John Carloff, Peter Vaughan as The Chiropodist and George Baker as Greaves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Coast to Coast 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 Coast to Coast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coast to Coast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coast to Coast (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coast to Coast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coast to Coast worth watching?
- Coast to Coast holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coast to Coast?
- Coast to Coast stars Lenny Henry, John Shea, Peter Vaughan, George Baker and Cherie Lunghi.
- When was Coast to Coast released?
- Coast to Coast was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.