The Hollywood Knights (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, The Hollywood Knights is a comedy film directed by Floyd Mutrux, running about 91 minutes. “Beverly Hills and the civilized world will never forget them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Led by their comedic and pranking leader, Newbomb Turk, the Hollywood Knights car gang raise hell throughout Beverly Hills on Halloween Night, 1965. Everything from drag racing to Vietnam to high school love.
Who’s in it. The Hollywood Knights stars Robert Wuhl as Newbomb Turk, Tony Danza as Duke, Fran Drescher as Sally and Michelle Pfeiffer as Suzie Q, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hollywood Knights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M 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 The Hollywood Knights page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hollywood Knights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hollywood Knights (1980)?
- In US, The Hollywood Knights 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 The Hollywood Knights worth watching?
- The Hollywood Knights holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hollywood Knights?
- The Hollywood Knights stars Robert Wuhl, Tony Danza, Fran Drescher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Joyce Hyser.
- When was The Hollywood Knights released?
- The Hollywood Knights was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.