The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, The Bonfire of the Vanities is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 125 minutes. “Take one Wall Street tycoon, his Fifth Avenue mistress, a reporter hungry for fame, and make the wrong turn in The Bronx...then sit back and watch the sparks fly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.
Who’s in it. The Bonfire of the Vanities stars Tom Hanks as Sherman McCoy, Bruce Willis as Peter Fallow, Melanie Griffith as Maria Ruskin and Kim Cattrall as Judy McCoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Bonfire of the Vanities has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.7M 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 Bonfire of the Vanities page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bonfire of the Vanities tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)?
- In US, The Bonfire of the Vanities 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 Bonfire of the Vanities worth watching?
- The Bonfire of the Vanities holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bonfire of the Vanities?
- The Bonfire of the Vanities stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Kim Cattrall and Saul Rubinek.
- When was The Bonfire of the Vanities released?
- The Bonfire of the Vanities was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.