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The Wanderers

1979·Movie
1h 57min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic648.0Rotten Tomatoes89%87%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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The Wanderers fingerprint

High energy, striking style.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History, growing up, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.’
1960s Gang CultureBronx Coming-of-AgeItalian-American LifeStreet Gang RivalryNostalgic Period PieceYouthful RebellionSocial CommentaryPop Culture ReferencesEnergetic & Violent

Crew

Directed by:
Philip Kaufman, Alan Hopkins, Laurie B. Eichengreen
Written by:
Philip Kaufman, Richard Price, Rose Kaufman
Produced by:
Scott Rudin, Scott Rudin, Fred C. Caruso
Composed by:
Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Curt Schulkey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Wanderers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wanderers legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

The Wanderers is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wanderers worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wanderers rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Wanderers?

1 h 57 min

The Wanderers runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wanderers?

Critics77
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Wanderers much the same way.

What language is The Wanderers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wanderers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wanderers in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wanderers use?

For the EvulzGreaser DelinquentsJerk with a Heart of JerkBittersweet EndingBully HunterThe CavalryGangster LandLaser-Guided KarmaForgotten Fallen FriendBig BadSore LoserBroken Pedestaland 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Wanderers, including For the Evulz, Greaser Delinquents, Jerk with a Heart of Jerk.