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Quadrophenia

1979·Movie·R·120 min·7.0(290)

A Way of Life

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

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Where to watch Quadrophenia in United States

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Where is Quadrophenia streaming around the world?

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FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia is a 1979 English-language drama and music film directed by Franc Roddam. The cast is led by Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Quadrophenia was produced by Polytel and The Who Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 14, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
Franc Roddam
Writers
Dave Humphries, Franc Roddam, Martin Stellman
Release date
September 14, 1979
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Polytel, The Who Films
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Quadrophenia cast & crew

Quadrophenia was directed by Franc Roddam and written by Dave Humphries, Franc Roddam, and Martin Stellman.

The cast features Phil Daniels as James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper, Leslie Ash as Steph, Phil Davis as Chalky, Mark Wingett as Dave, Sting as Ace Face, and Ray Winstone as Kevin.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Brian Tufano and it was produced by Roy Baird and Bill Curbishley.

Is Quadrophenia worth watching?

Quadrophenia holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 290 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and music, Quadrophenia is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Quadrophenia

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Cast of Quadrophenia

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

Leslie Ash

Leslie Ash

Steph

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Chalky

Mark Wingett

Mark Wingett

Dave

Sting

Sting

Ace Face

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Kevin

Garry Cooper

Garry Cooper

Peter

Gary Shail

Gary Shail

Spider

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

Monkey

Trevor Laird

Trevor Laird

Ferdy

Kate Williams

Kate Williams

Mother

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Father

Quadrophenia — FAQs

Where can I watch Quadrophenia in United States?

Quadrophenia is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel in United States.

Is Quadrophenia on fuboTV?

Yes — Quadrophenia is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Quadrophenia in?

Quadrophenia is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Quadrophenia?

Quadrophenia runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Quadrophenia rated?

Quadrophenia is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 290 ratings.

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