Studs Lonigan (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 8.8
Released in 1979, Studs Lonigan is a drama series.
What it’s about. Studs Lonigan is a three-part American television miniseries produced by Lorimar Television for NBC, based on the 1932–35 novel trilogy by American author James T. Farrell. Each story is represented in 100-minute episodes: Young Lonigan, The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan, and Judgment Day. From 1918 and 1930, Irish-American Bill 'Studs' Lonigan comes of age in Chicago, Illinois, a city full of temptations.
Who’s in it. Studs Lonigan stars Harry Hamlin as Bill 'Studs' Lonigan, Colleen Dewhurst as Mary Lonigan, Brad Dourif as Danny O'Neill and Charles Durning as Paddy Lonigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Studs Lonigan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Studs Lonigan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Studs Lonigan tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Studs Lonigan (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Studs Lonigan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Studs Lonigan worth watching?
- Studs Lonigan holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Studs Lonigan?
- Studs Lonigan stars Harry Hamlin, Colleen Dewhurst, Brad Dourif, Charles Durning and Lisa Pelikan.
- When was Studs Lonigan released?
- Studs Lonigan was released in 1979.