Quicksilver (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Quicksilver is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly, running about 105 minutes. “Kevin Bacon is Jack Casey. He traded in his three-piece suit for a ten-speed and the streets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis?
Who’s in it. Quicksilver stars Kevin Bacon as Jack Casey, Jami Gertz as Terri, Paul Rodríguez as Hector Rodriguez and Rudy Ramos as Gypsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Quicksilver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quicksilver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quicksilver tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quicksilver (1986)?
- In US, Quicksilver is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quicksilver worth watching?
- Quicksilver holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quicksilver?
- Quicksilver stars Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodríguez, Rudy Ramos and Laurence Fishburne.
- When was Quicksilver released?
- Quicksilver was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.