Atlantic City (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Atlantic City is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Louis Malle, running about 104 minutes. “Where dreamers can be winners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Who’s in it. Atlantic City stars Burt Lancaster as Lou, Susan Sarandon as Sally, Kate Reid as Grace and Michel Piccoli as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Atlantic City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atlantic City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atlantic City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atlantic City (1980)?
- In US, Atlantic City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atlantic City worth watching?
- Atlantic City holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atlantic City?
- Atlantic City stars Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli and Hollis McLaren.
- When was Atlantic City released?
- Atlantic City was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.