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Savage Streets

1984·Movie
1h 33min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–51%
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–51%

Savage Streets fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and pop culture

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They raped her sister and killed her best friend. An eye for an eye.

Brenda, vivacious leader of the "Satins", a fun-loving group of pretty high school girls, searches for deadly vengeance against the gang members who assaulted her deaf-mute sister.
80s Exploitation FilmVigilante ActionHigh School GangsRevenge ThrillerGritty Urban SettingFemale ProtagonistCult ClassicStreet Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Steinmann, Nancy King, Thomas A. Irvine
Written by:
Danny Steinmann, Norman Yonemoto
Produced by:
Michael Franzese, John Strong, John L. Chambliss
Composed by:
Gregg Rudloff, John Farnham, John T. Reitz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Savage Streets

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Savage Streets legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexEternal Family

Savage Streets is included with a subscription to Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Savage Streets worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Savage Streets rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Savage Streets?

1 h 33 min

Savage Streets runs 1 h 33 min.

Was Savage Streets a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Savage Streets in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Savage Streets?

7CADKESFIKRPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Savage Streets in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Savage Streets use?

Sassy Black WomanWhat Happened to the Mouse?Advertised ExtraFiery RedheadEvil Is PettySpicy LatinaDisproportionate RetributionRape and RevengeCool TeacherAfro AsskickerHair of Gold, Heart of GoldCombat Stilettosand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Savage Streets, including Sassy Black Woman, What Happened to the Mouse?, Advertised Extra.