Trash (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, Trash is a drama film directed by Paul Morrissey, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie follows Joe, a heroin addict, throughout his quest to score more drugs. The episodic plot occurs over a single day and centers around Joe's problematic relationship with his on-off, sexually frustrated girlfriend. During the course of the day, Joe overdoses in front of an upper-class couple, attempts to fool Welfare into approving his methadone treatment by having Holly fake a pregnancy, and frustrates the women in his life with his drug-induced impotence.
Who’s in it. Trash stars Joe Dallesandro as Joe Smith, Holly Woodlawn as Holly Sandiago, Geri Miller as Geri, the go-go dancer and Andrea Feldman as Rich Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Trash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trash tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trash (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trash worth watching?
- Trash holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trash?
- Trash stars Joe Dallesandro, Holly Woodlawn, Geri Miller, Andrea Feldman and John Putnam.
- When was Trash released?
- Trash was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.