Rumble Fish

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

R

1983 1h 34mCrime, Drama,

7.177%80%7.0

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Rusty James is the leader of a small, dying gang in an industrial town. He lives in the shadow of the memory of his absent, older brother -- The Motorcycle Boy. His mother has left, his father drinks, school has no meaning for him and his relationships are shallow. He is drawn into one more gang fight and the events that follow begin to change his life.

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Cast of Rumble Fish

Matt DillonRusty James
Mickey RourkeThe Motorcycle Boy
Diane LanePatty
Dennis HopperFather
Diana ScarwidCassandra
Vincent SpanoSteve
Nicolas CageSmokey
Chris PennB.J. Jackson
Laurence FishburneMidget
William SmithPatterson the Cop
Michael HigginsMr. Harrigan
Glenn WithrowBiff Wilcox
Tom WaitsBenny
Herb RiceBlack Pool Player
Maybelle WallaceLate Pass Clerk
Nona ManningPatty's Mom
Sofia CoppolaDonna
Gian-Carlo CoppolaCousin James / Associate Producer
S.E. HintonHooker on Strip / Novel
Emmett BrownMr. Dobson
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Rumble Fish Ratings & Reviews

Mister ArnNovember 6, 2025
“Rumble Fish”, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a film about disillusionment, the slow realization that the hero you idolize never wanted the life you’re trying so hard to imitate. The cast is stacked, and they deliver. The story leans into strong themes, an intentionally elusive plot, and symbolism that rewards attention. The black-and-white cinematography feels timeless: shadows, smoke, neon, and tight close-ups create a dreamlike, detached world that never feels dated because it was never meant to be realistic. It won’t land for everyone, but it’s purposeful to its core. If you meet it on its own terms, it’s remarkable.

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Rumble Fish Trivia

Rumble Fish was released on October 21, 1983.

Rumble Fish was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Rumble Fish has a runtime of 1 hr 34 min.

Rumble Fish was produced by Doug Claybourne, Fred Roos.

The key characters in Rumble Fish are Rusty James (Matt Dillon), The Motorcycle Boy (Mickey Rourke), Patty (Diane Lane).

Rumble Fish is rated R.

Rumble Fish is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.

Rumble Fish has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.

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