Movie

Billy Galvin

“A father and son so much alike they were worlds apart.”

★ 5.7(3)19861h 39m

Billy Galvin is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Billy Galvin

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Good to know

Director: John Gray
Release date: 1986-11-01
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Playhouse

About Billy Galvin

Billy Galvin is a 1986 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by John Gray, starring Karl Malden, Lenny Von Dohlen and Joyce Van Patten. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Billy Galvin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Conflict arises between a steelworker and his son. The father wants the boy to have a chance to make more of himself than he did, but the son wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become a steel-worker himself.

Cast

Karl Malden

Lenny Von Dohlen

Joyce Van Patten

Toni Kalem

Alan North

Keith Szarabajka

Barton Heyman

Paul Guilfoyle

Themes & keywords

boston, massachusettsblue collar workerfather son conflictironworker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Billy Galvin in Canada?+

In Canada, Billy Galvin is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Billy Galvin on Netflix?+

Billy Galvin is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Billy Galvin?+

Billy Galvin has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Billy Galvin?+

Billy Galvin stars Karl Malden, Lenny Von Dohlen, Joyce Van Patten, Toni Kalem and Alan North.

When did Billy Galvin come out?+

Billy Galvin is a 1986 movie directed by John Gray.

What genre is Billy Galvin?+

Billy Galvin is Drama and Family film.

Who directed Billy Galvin?+

Billy Galvin was directed by John Gray.