---
title: "Eddie and the Cruisers"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/eddie-and-the-cruisers-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21721
imdb_id: "tt0085475"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 100
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/eddie-and-the-cruisers-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Eddie and the Cruisers" (1983).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Eddie and the Cruisers
Year: 1983
Genre: Drama, Music, Mystery, American musical drama
Director: Martin Davidson
Screenplay: Martin Davidson and Arlene Davidson
Based on: Novel by P. F. Kluge
Sequel: Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Cast: Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway, Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson
Plot: A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader, Eddie Wilson, may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.
Runtime: 1h 35m
Rating: PG
Release Date (US): 09/23/1983
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## 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, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Davidson
- **Networks / Studios**: Aurora, Embassy Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Berenger** as *Frank Ridgeway*
- **Michael Paré** as *Eddie Wilson*
- **Joe Pantoliano** as *Doc Robbins*
- **Ellen Barkin** as *Maggie Foley*
- **Matthew Laurance** as *Sal Amato*
- **Helen Schneider** as *Joann Carlino*
- **David Wilson** as *Kenny Hopkins*
- **Michael 'Tunes' Antunes** as *Wendell Newton*
- **Kenny Vance** as *Lew Elson*
- **John Stockwell** as *Keith Livingston*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Eddie and the Cruisers online?
Eddie and the Cruisers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Eddie and the Cruisers worth watching?
Eddie and the Cruisers holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 100 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Eddie and the Cruisers and when was it released?
Eddie and the Cruisers is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Eddie and the Cruisers?
Eddie and the Cruisers was directed by Martin Davidson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Eddie and the Cruisers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21721)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085475/fullcredits/)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_and_the_Cruisers)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21721-eddie-and-the-cruisers/cast)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers Cast: Tom Berenger, Michael Paré & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/eddie-and-the-cruisers/24420/credits/)
- [Eddie and the Cruisers](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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