Coney Island (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Coney Island is a history and documentary film directed by Ric Burns, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Before there was Disneyland, there was Coney Island. By the turn of the century, this tiny piece of New York real estate was internationally famous. On summer Sundays, three great pleasure domes--Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland--competed for the patronage of a half-million people. By day it was the world's most amazing amusement park, by night, an electric "Eden".
Who’s in it. Coney Island stars Philip Bosco as Narrator (voice), Al Lewis as Self - Actor, Vincent Gardenia as Self - Actor and Eli Wallach as Self - Actor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Coney Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coney Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coney Island tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coney Island (1991)?
- In US, Coney Island is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coney Island worth watching?
- Coney Island holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coney Island?
- Coney Island stars Philip Bosco, Al Lewis, Vincent Gardenia, Eli Wallach and Elliot Willensky.
- When was Coney Island released?
- Coney Island was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.