Homeboy(1988)
Some people live life blow by blow.
Homeboy Synopsis
Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well.
Homeboy (1988) is a drama film directed by Michael Seresin, released on August 24, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, Jon Polito and Debra Feuer. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Seresin
- Writers:
- Mickey Rourke, Eddie Cook
- Producers:
- Alan Marshall, Elliott Kastner
- Cinematographer:
- Gale Tattersall
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Cinema International, Palisades Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
Homeboy (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Homeboy before you stream it.
Homeboy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rourke
as Johnny Walker
Christopher Walken
as Wesley Pendergass
Jon Polito
as Moe Fingers
- Debra Feuer
Debra Feuer
as Ruby
Antony Alda
as Ray
Thomas Quinn
as Lou
Kevin Conway
as Grazziano
Rubén Blades
as Doctor
Willy DeVille
as Moe's bodyguard
Michael Buffer
as Ring Announcer
Joseph Ragno
as Cotten's Trainer
Stephen Baldwin
as Luna Park Drunk
Key crew
Directed by Michael Seresin, written by Mickey Rourke and Eddie Cook, produced by Alan Marshall and Elliott Kastner.
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Homeboy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 52 ratings.
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Homeboy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Homeboy online?
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Homeboy (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Homeboy?
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The main cast of Homeboy (1988) includes Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, Jon Polito, Debra Feuer and Antony Alda. The film was directed by Michael Seresin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Homeboy released?
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Homeboy was released on August 24, 1988 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Homeboy worth watching?
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Homeboy (1988) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Homeboy?
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Yes. The official Homeboy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.