The Boost
“Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them.”
The Boost is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch The Boost
🇨🇦 Canada
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 Canada — 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Boost in Canada?+
In Canada, 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.
Is The Boost on Netflix?+
The Boost 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 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.
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