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Roadie

1980Movie1 h 46 minPG

36

WeakGoodWatch score

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous traveling rock-and-roll show.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Written by: Big Boy Medlin, Michael Ventura
Produced by: Carolyn Pfeiffer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 13, 1980 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released: June 13, 1980
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Comedy, Music
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $4 million

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Roadie worth watching?"

Questions about Roadie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Roadie worth watching?

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is Roadie okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Roadie make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Roadie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Roadie a box office flop?

Budget$5 million

Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 90% of its budget.