Billy Bathgate (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1991, Billy Bathgate is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Benton, running about 106 minutes. “In 1935, a New York kid was looking for a hero. He found Dutch Schultz.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.
Who’s in it. Billy Bathgate stars Loren Dean as Billy Bathgate, Dustin Hoffman as Dutch Schultz, Nicole Kidman as Drew Preston and Bruce Willis as Bo Weinberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Billy Bathgate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.6M 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 Billy Bathgate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Bathgate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Bathgate (1991)?
- In US, Billy Bathgate 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 Billy Bathgate worth watching?
- Billy Bathgate holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy Bathgate?
- Billy Bathgate stars Loren Dean, Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis and Steve Buscemi.
- When was Billy Bathgate released?
- Billy Bathgate was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.