Radio On (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Radio On is a thriller, drama, mystery and music film directed by Chris Petit, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1970s Britain, a man drives from London to Bristol to investigate his brother's death. The purpose of his trip is offset by his encounters with a series of odd people.
Who’s in it. Radio On stars David Beames as Robert, Lisa Kreuzer as Ingrid, Sandy Ratcliff as Kathy and Andrew Byatt as Deserter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Radio On has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Radio On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Radio On tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Radio On (1979)?
- In US, Radio On is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Radio On worth watching?
- Radio On holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Radio On?
- Radio On stars David Beames, Lisa Kreuzer, Sandy Ratcliff, Andrew Byatt and Sue Jones-Davies.
- When was Radio On released?
- Radio On was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.