Streetwise (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1984, Streetwise is a documentary film directed by Martin Bell, running about 91 minutes. “The streets - your only chance for life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This documentary about teenagers living on the streets in Seattle began as a magazine article. The film follows nine teenagers who discuss how they live by panhandling, prostitution, and petty theft.
Who’s in it. Streetwise stars Erin Blackwell as Self, Dewayne Pomeroy as Self, Roberta Joseph Hayes as Self and Lulu Couch as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Streetwise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Streetwise page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Streetwise (1984)?
- In US, Streetwise is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Streetwise worth watching?
- Streetwise holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Streetwise?
- Streetwise stars Erin Blackwell, Dewayne Pomeroy, Roberta Joseph Hayes, Lulu Couch and Reed Early.
- When was Streetwise released?
- Streetwise was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.