Movie

The Boost

“Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.”

★ 5.7(57)19881h 35m

The Boost is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch The Boost

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Harold Becker
Release date: 1988-12-23
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $784,990
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hemdale Film Corporation

The Boost — trailer

About The Boost

The Boost is a 1988 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Harold Becker, starring James Woods, Sean Young and John Kapelos. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boost in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to turn. His friend, Joel, introduces him to cocaine to give Lenny that needed "boost". What ensues next is a descent into drug addiction and insanity as Lenny tries to regain control of his life, all the while needing that extra "boost".

Cast

James Woods

Lenny Brown

Sean Young

Linda Brown

John Kapelos

Joel Miller

Steven Hill

Max Sherman

Kelle Kerr

Rochelle

John Rothman

Ned

Amanda Blake

Barbara

Grace Zabriskie

Sheryl

Marc Poppel

Mark

Fred McCarren

Tom

Suzanne Kent

Helen

Libby Boone

Delores

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boost in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Boost on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Boost on Netflix?+

The Boost is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Boost?+

The Boost has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Boost?+

The Boost stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill and Kelle Kerr.

When did The Boost come out?+

The Boost is a 1988 movie directed by Harold Becker.

What genre is The Boost?+

The Boost is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Boost?+

The Boost was directed by Harold Becker.