Movie

Homeboy

“Some people live life blow by blow.”

★ 5.0(51)19881h 56m

Homeboy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Homeboy

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Michael Seresin
Release date: 1988-08-24
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cinema International

Homeboy — trailer

About Homeboy

Homeboy is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Michael Seresin, starring Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken and Jon Polito. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Homeboy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mickey Rourke

Johnny Walker

Christopher Walken

Wesley Pendergass

Jon Polito

Moe Fingers

Debra Feuer

Ruby

Antony Alda

Ray

Thomas Quinn

Lou

Kevin Conway

Grazziano

Rubén Blades

Doctor

Willy DeVille

Moe's bodyguard

Michael Buffer

Ring Announcer

Joseph Ragno

Cotten's Trainer

Stephen Baldwin

Luna Park Drunk

Themes & keywords

transporterboxerboxing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Homeboy in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Homeboy on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Homeboy on Netflix?+

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

How long is Homeboy?+

Homeboy has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Homeboy?+

Homeboy stars Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, Jon Polito, Debra Feuer and Antony Alda.

When did Homeboy come out?+

Homeboy is a 1988 movie directed by Michael Seresin.

What genre is Homeboy?+

Homeboy is Drama film.

Who directed Homeboy?+

Homeboy was directed by Michael Seresin.