Tuning in.
The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York City of the late 1930s to the New Year's Eve 1944, this coming-of-age tale mixes the narrator's experiences with contemporary anecdotes and urban legends of the radio stars.
Radio Days (1987) is a comedy and drama film directed by Woody Allen, released on January 30, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Danny Aiello, Jeff Daniels, Mia Farrow and Seth Green. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 672 ratings.
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Danny Aiello
as Rocco
Jeff Daniels
as Biff Baxter
Mia Farrow
as Sally White
Seth Green
as Joe
Robert Joy
as Fred
Julie Kavner
as Mother
Diane Keaton
as New Year's Singer
Julie Kurnitz
as Irene
Renée Lippin
as Aunt Ceil
Kenneth Mars
as Rabbi Baumel
Josh Mostel
as Abe
Tony Roberts
as "Silver Dollar" Emcee
Directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen, produced by Robert Greenhut.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 672 ratings.
"Radio Days" is packed with gentle and understated comedic flourishes combined with some genuinely arresting moments of tragedy and major life changing global events. However, you could argue Woody Allen is tastefully romanticising such things as the family unit being central to daily life too much. After all, were families ever this much chaotic fun? Was life ever lived this way? Was there ever this degree of…
Reviewed on November 22, 2024
“Joe” (Seth Green) is reminiscing about his childhood in a New York where he lived with his mum and dad and her extended family in some basic and cramped accommodation - it’s a bit like the “Bucket” household from the world of Roald Dahl, replete with cabbage soup, too. This family, and their neighbours, live their lives according to a pattern of routines. From day to day and week to week, they gossip, eavesdrop,…
Reviewed on May 30, 2025
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Radio Days (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Radio Days (1987) includes Danny Aiello, Jeff Daniels, Mia Farrow, Seth Green and Robert Joy. The film was directed by Woody Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Radio Days was released on January 30, 1987 and runs for 1h 29m.
Radio Days (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 672 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Radio Days trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
