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Eddie and the Cruisers

1983Movie1 h 35 minPG

DramaMusic
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes38%73%

A nostalgic, intriguing drama movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.

Feels like

  • 1960s Rock Music
  • Mystery
  • Missing Person
  • Nostalgic
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Music-Driven Narrative
  • Cult Classic
  • Rock and Roll

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Martin Davidson
Written by
Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson, P. F. Kluge
Produced by
Joseph Brooks, Robert K. Lifton
Music by
John Cafferty

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Facts

September 23, 1983 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
September 23, 1983
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Music, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Breakout Pop Hit, Storefront Television Display, No Communities Were Harmed +9

  • Breakout Pop Hit
  • Storefront Television Display
  • No Communities Were Harmed
  • Joisey
  • Almighty Janitor
  • Cool Car
  • Flashback
  • Is That What He Told You?
  • Short-Lived, Big Impact
  • Flanderization
  • Posthumous Character
  • Faking the Dead

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Eddie and the Cruisers?"

Questions about Eddie and the Cruisers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eddie and the Cruisers?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVShout! Factory TVShout! Factory

In the United States, Eddie and the Cruisers streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Eddie and the Cruisers worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Eddie and the Cruisers okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Eddie and the Cruisers good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Eddie and the Cruisers use?

Breakout Pop HitStorefront Television DisplayNo Communities Were HarmedJoiseyAlmighty JanitorCool CarFlashbackIs That What He Told You?Short-Lived, Big ImpactFlanderizationPosthumous CharacterFaking the Deadand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Breakout Pop Hit, Storefront Television Display, and No Communities Were Harmed.