American Rickshaw (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, American Rickshaw is an action, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Sergio Martino, running about 96 minutes. “Miami just got hotter...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a stripper tricks him into filming a sex tape, Scott Edwards (Olympic Gold Medalist Mitch Gaylord), a Miami rickshaw runner, becomes embroiled in the murder of a televangelist's son when he inadvertently takes the wrong videotape. With the help of the stripper and an Asian witch, Edwards sets out to clear his name while avoiding the assassin dead-set on retrieving the tape.
Who’s in it. American Rickshaw stars Mitch Gaylord as Scott Edwards, Donald Pleasence as Rev. Mortom, Victoria Prouty as Joanna Simpson and Daniel Greene as Francis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, American Rickshaw has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Rickshaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Rickshaw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Rickshaw (1989)?
- In US, American Rickshaw is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Rickshaw worth watching?
- American Rickshaw holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Rickshaw?
- American Rickshaw stars Mitch Gaylord, Donald Pleasence, Victoria Prouty, Daniel Greene and Michi Kobi.