Down by Law (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1986, Down by Law is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 106 minutes. “It's not where you start - It's where you start again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Who’s in it. Down by Law stars Tom Waits as Zack, John Lurie as Jack, Roberto Benigni as Roberto and Nicoletta Braschi as Nicoletta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Down by Law has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down by Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down by Law tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down by Law (1986)?
- In US, Down by Law is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Down by Law worth watching?
- Down by Law holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Down by Law?
- Down by Law stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Billie Neal.
- When was Down by Law released?
- Down by Law was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.