

Rumble Fish
“Rusty James can't live up to his brother's reputation. His brother can't live it down.”
Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.
Where to watch Rumble Fish in United States
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Where is Rumble Fish streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | 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, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Rumble Fish
Rumble Fish is a 1983 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast is led by Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rumble Fish was produced by American Zoetrope and Hotweather Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 9, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Writers
- S.E. Hinton, Francis Ford Coppola
- Release date
- October 9, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- American Zoetrope, Hotweather Films
Rumble Fish cast & crew
Rumble Fish was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola.
The cast features Matt Dillon as Rusty James, Mickey Rourke as The Motorcycle Boy, Diane Lane as Patty, Dennis Hopper as Father, Diana Scarwid as Cassandra, and Vincent Spano as Steve.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Doug Claybourne and Fred Roos.
Is Rumble Fish worth watching?
Rumble Fish holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 767 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, Rumble Fish is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rumble Fish
Rumble Fish isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Rumble Fish

Matt Dillon
Rusty James

Mickey Rourke
The Motorcycle Boy

Diane Lane
Patty

Dennis Hopper
Father

Diana Scarwid
Cassandra

Vincent Spano
Steve

Nicolas Cage
Smokey

Chris Penn
B.J. Jackson

Laurence Fishburne
Midget

William Smith
Patterson the Cop

Michael Higgins
Mr. Harrigan

Glenn Withrow
Biff Wilcox
Rumble Fish — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rumble Fish in United States?
Rumble Fish is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Rumble Fish in?
Rumble Fish is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rumble Fish?
Rumble Fish runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Rumble Fish rated?
Rumble Fish is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 767 ratings.











