The Wanderers
1979, English. Directed by Philip Kaufman.
It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!
The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Wanderers
The Wanderers is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 13 July 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman
- Box office
- $23M
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What The Wanderers is based on
The Wanderers is based on The Wanderers (1974) by Richard Price, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
1974
The Wanderers
By Richard Price
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Wanderers: quick answers
Is The Wanderers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 243 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wanderers?
The Wanderers runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Wanderers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wanderers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wanderers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wanderers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wanderers on?
The Wanderers is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wanderers?
If you liked The Wanderers, try The Outsiders, House of Strangers, Rebel Without a Cause.
Who directed The Wanderers?
The Wanderers (1979) was directed by Philip Kaufman and stars Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen.
What is The Wanderers based on?
The Wanderers is based on The Wanderers (1974) by Richard Price, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.