Desperation Boulevard (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1998, Desperation Boulevard is a comedy film directed by Greg Glienna, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-child star (Judy Tenuta) tries to reclaim her former fame.
Who’s in it. Desperation Boulevard stars Michael Lerner as Mannie Green, Wil Shriner as Rod Van Horne, 'Weird Al' Yankovic as Himself and Dana Plato as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Desperation Boulevard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperation Boulevard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperation Boulevard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperation Boulevard (1998)?
- In US, Desperation Boulevard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperation Boulevard worth watching?
- Desperation Boulevard holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperation Boulevard?
- Desperation Boulevard stars Michael Lerner, Wil Shriner, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Dana Plato and Burt Ward.
- When was Desperation Boulevard released?
- Desperation Boulevard was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.