Ironweed
“Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen.”
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Where to watch Ironweed in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Ironweed there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ironweed streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
About Ironweed
Ironweed is a 1987 English-language drama film directed by Héctor Babenco. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Ironweed was produced by Taft Entertainment Pictures and Keith Barish Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 18, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers
- William Kennedy
- Release date
- December 18, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Taft Entertainment Pictures, Keith Barish Productions
Ironweed cast & crew
Ironweed was directed by Héctor Babenco and written by William Kennedy.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Francis Phelan, Meryl Streep as Helen Archer, Carroll Baker as Annie Phelan, Michael O'Keefe as Billy, Diane Venora as Peg, and Fred Gwynne as Oscar Reo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Lauro Escorel, and it was produced by Keith Barish and Marcia Nasatir.
Is Ironweed worth watching?
Ironweed holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Ironweed is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ironweed
In United States, you can stream Ironweed on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Ironweed
Jack Nicholson
Francis Phelan
Meryl Streep
Helen Archer
Carroll Baker
Annie Phelan
Michael O'Keefe
Billy
Diane Venora
Peg
Fred Gwynne
Oscar Reo
Margaret Whitton
Katrina
Tom Waits
Rudy
Jake Dengel
Pee Wee
Nathan Lane
Harold Allen
James Gammon
Reverend Chester
Laura Esterman
Nora
Ironweed — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ironweed in United States?
Ironweed is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Ironweed on Kanopy?
Yes — Ironweed is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Ironweed in?
Ironweed is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ironweed?
Ironweed runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Ironweed rated?
Ironweed is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 144 ratings.
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