Streets of Fire (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Streets of Fire is an action film directed by Walter Hill, running about 93 minutes. “Tonight is what it means to be young.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Who’s in it. Streets of Fire stars Michael Paré as Tom Cody, Diane Lane as Ellen Aim, Rick Moranis as Billy Fish and Amy Madigan as McCoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Streets of Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.1M 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 Streets of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Streets of Fire 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 Streets of Fire (1984)?
- In US, Streets of Fire 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 Streets of Fire worth watching?
- Streets of Fire holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Streets of Fire?
- Streets of Fire stars Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan and Willem Dafoe.
- When was Streets of Fire released?
- Streets of Fire was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.