---
title: "Boogie Boy"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/boogie-boy-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 182502
imdb_id: "tt0118748"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Boogie Boy (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/boogie-boy-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Boogie Boy is a 1998 film categorized under the thriller and crime genres. The production was written and directed by Craig Hamann and produced by Braddon Mendelson. The film features a cast that includes Traci Lords, Mark Dacascos, Emily Lloyd, Jaimz Woolvett, Frederic Forrest, Joan Jett, Robert Bauer, and Linnea Quigley. It has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes and was released in the United States on February 12, 1998. The story follows a man who has recently been released from prison. Upon his release, he makes a vow to begin a new life. His commitment to this fresh start is put to the test when an old cellmate appears, creating a conflict that challenges his intentions. The film is documented in various databases, including The Movie Database, IMDb, and Plex, which provide information regarding its production history and its ensemble cast. As a crime thriller, the narrative focuses on the protagonist's struggle to move past his previous incarceration while dealing with the reappearance of a figure from his past.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Craig Hamann

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Dacascos** as *Jesse Page*
- **Emily Lloyd** as *Hester*
- **Jaimz Woolvett** as *Larry Storey*
- **Frederic Forrest** as *Edsel Dundee*
- **Traci Lords** as *Shonda Lee Bragg*
- **John Hawkes** as *T-Bone*
- **Joan Jett** as *Jerk*
- **Jonathan Scarfe** as *Leland Bowles*
- **Linnea Quigley** as *Gretchen*
- **James Lew** as *Jason*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Boogie Boy online?
Boogie Boy is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Boogie Boy worth watching?
Boogie Boy holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Boogie Boy and when was it released?
Boogie Boy is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Boogie Boy?
Boogie Boy was directed by Craig Hamann.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Boogie Boy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/182502)
- [Boogie Boy (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118748/fullcredits/)
- [Boogie Boy - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie_Boy)
- [Boogie Boy (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/182502-boogie-boy/cast)
- [Boogie Boy (1998) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/boogie-boy/credits)
- [Boogie Boy Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/boogie-boy/1132393/credits/)

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