The Wanderers
“It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!”
The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’
Where to watch The Wanderers in United States
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Where is The Wanderers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About The Wanderers
The Wanderers is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Philip Kaufman. The cast is led by Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Wanderers was produced by Orion Pictures and Film Finance Group and made in United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1979, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Writers
- Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman
- Release date
- July 13, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Film Finance Group
The Wanderers cast & crew
The Wanderers was directed by Philip Kaufman and written by Philip Kaufman and Rose Kaufman.
The cast features Ken Wahl as Richie, John Friedrich as Joey, Karen Allen as Nina, Toni Kalem as Despie Galasso, Alan Rosenberg as Turkey, and Jim Youngs as Buddy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Chapman and it was produced by Martin Ransohoff and Richard R. St. Johns.
Is The Wanderers worth watching?
The Wanderers holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 228 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Wanderers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wanderers
In United States, you can stream The Wanderers on Kino Film Collection, 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 The Wanderers
Ken Wahl
Richie
John Friedrich
Joey
Karen Allen
Nina
Toni Kalem
Despie Galasso
Alan Rosenberg
Turkey
Jim Youngs
Buddy
Tony Ganios
Perry
Linda Manz
Peewee
William Andrews
Emilio
Erland van Lidth
Terror
Val Avery
Mr. Sharp
Dolph Sweet
Chubby Galasso
The Wanderers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wanderers in United States?
The Wanderers is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Wanderers on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — The Wanderers is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is The Wanderers in?
The Wanderers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wanderers?
The Wanderers runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Wanderers rated?
The Wanderers is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 228 ratings.
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