On the Nickel
1980, English. Directed by Ralph Waite.
You can find love in the most unusual places
Sam, a recovering alcoholic, feels dissatisfied with his life of sobriety and goes back in search of the good times he enjoyed with his wino friends on "the Nickel" of Los Angeles' skid row.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 May 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ralph Waite
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How long is On the Nickel?
On the Nickel runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is On the Nickel on?
On the Nickel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Nickel?
If you liked On the Nickel, try Goodbye June, Mr. Church, Heart of Champions.
Who directed On the Nickel?
On the Nickel (1980) was directed by Ralph Waite and stars Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Penelope Allen.