Movie

Crackers

“The Comedy that dreams the impossible scheme!”

★ 4.7(34)19841h 38m

Crackers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 30 June 2026.

Where to watch Crackers

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Louis Malle
Release date: 1984-02-17
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $129,268
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About Crackers

Crackers is a 1984 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Louis Malle, starring Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden and Sean Penn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Crackers in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Down-and-out Weslake is reduced to minding the counter at a San Francisco pawn shop when he stumbles onto a scheme by some of the boss's disgruntled misfit clients to rob the place. Rather than blow the whistle, however, he insinuates himself as the heist's mastermind.

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Westlake

Jack Warden

Garvey

Sean Penn

Dillard

Wallace Shawn

Turtle

Larry Riley

Boardwalk

Trinidad Silva

Ramon

Christine Baranski

Maxine

Charlayne Woodard

Jasmine

Tasia Valenza

Maria

Irwin Corey

Lazzarelli

Edouard DeSoto

Don Fernando

Anna Maria Horsford

Slam Dunk

Themes & keywords

robberysan francisco, californiaheisttheftunemploymentsafecracker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crackers in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Crackers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Crackers on Netflix?+

Crackers is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Crackers?+

Crackers has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Crackers?+

Crackers stars Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn and Larry Riley.

When did Crackers come out?+

Crackers is a 1984 movie directed by Louis Malle.

What genre is Crackers?+

Crackers is Action, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Crackers?+

Crackers was directed by Louis Malle.