Rough Draft (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Rough Draft is a thriller and drama film directed by Joshua Wallace, running about 95 minutes. “Some things are better never written...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling freelance writer, while investigating the transvestite night life, stumbles across a serial killer in action. The two then strike up a bizarre partnership to document the killer's motives and handiwork as a possessed detective struggling with his own personal demons tries to solve the crimes.
Who’s in it. Rough Draft stars Gary Busey as Nelson Keece, Arnold Vosloo as Stefan, Michael Madsen as Haynes and Brien Blakely as Station Cop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rough Draft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Rough Draft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough Draft tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rough Draft (1998)?
- In US, Rough Draft is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rough Draft worth watching?
- Rough Draft holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rough Draft?
- Rough Draft stars Gary Busey, Arnold Vosloo, Michael Madsen, Brien Blakely and Julia Campbell.
- When was Rough Draft released?
- Rough Draft was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.