On the Nickel (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, On the Nickel is a drama film directed by Ralph Waite, running about 96 minutes. “You can find love in the most unusual places” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam, a recovering alcoholic, feels dissatisfied with his life of sobriety and goes back in search of the good times he enjoyed with his wino friends on "the Nickel" of Los Angeles' skid row.
Who’s in it. On the Nickel stars Donald Moffat as Sam, Ralph Waite as C.G., Penelope Allen as Rose and Hal Williams as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, On the Nickel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Nickel page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Nickel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Nickel (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Nickel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Nickel worth watching?
- On the Nickel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Nickel?
- On the Nickel stars Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Penelope Allen, Hal Williams and Jack Kehoe.
- When was On the Nickel released?
- On the Nickel was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.