Story of a Junkie
1985, English. Directed by Lech Kowalski.
It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society.
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Story of a Junkie is streaming on Screambox, Troma NOW, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
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Story of a Junkie: quick answers
Is Story of a Junkie worth watching?
Story of a Junkie doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Story of a Junkie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Story of a Junkie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Story of a Junkie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Story of a Junkie is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Story of a Junkie on?
Story of a Junkie is streaming on Screambox, Troma NOW, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Story of a Junkie?
If you liked Story of a Junkie, try Paid in Full, New Jack City, Adulthood.
Who directed Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie (1985) was directed by Lech Kowalski and stars John Spacely.