Homeboy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1988, Homeboy is a drama film directed by Michael Seresin, running about 116 minutes. “Some people live life blow by blow.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well.
Who’s in it. Homeboy stars Angel Locsin as Lyka B. Raymundo-O, Mickey Rourke as Johnny Walker, Piolo Pascual as Noah Ortega and Nash Aguas as Enrico Kabigting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Homeboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homeboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homeboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homeboy (1988)?
- In US, Homeboy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homeboy worth watching?
- Homeboy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homeboy?
- Homeboy stars Angel Locsin, Mickey Rourke, Piolo Pascual, Nash Aguas and Christopher Walken.
- When was Homeboy released?
- Homeboy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.