The George McKenna Story (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, The George McKenna Story is a drama film directed by Eric Laneuville, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Washington plays a school principal in a tough inner city Los Angeles high school out to rid it of drugs, gangs, low moral of teachers, and restore educational values.
Who’s in it. The George McKenna Story stars Denzel Washington as George McKenna, Lynn Whitfield as Bobbie Maxwell, Earl Billings as Mr. Rogers and Ray Buktenica as Alan Keith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The George McKenna Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The George McKenna Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The George McKenna Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The George McKenna Story (1988)?
- In US, The George McKenna Story is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The George McKenna Story worth watching?
- The George McKenna Story holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The George McKenna Story?
- The George McKenna Story stars Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Earl Billings, Ray Buktenica and Akosua Busia.
- When was The George McKenna Story released?
- The George McKenna Story was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.