Bullies (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1986, Bullies is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Paul Lynch, running about 96 minutes. “Heroes aren't born... They're cornered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault.
Who’s in it. Bullies stars Jonathan Crombie as Matt Morris, Olivia d'Abo as Becky Cullen, Janet-Laine Green as Jenny Morris and Stephen Hunter as Clay Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Bullies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bullies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bullies 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 Bullies (1986)?
- In US, Bullies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bullies worth watching?
- Bullies holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bullies?
- Bullies stars Jonathan Crombie, Olivia d'Abo, Janet-Laine Green, Stephen Hunter and Dehl Berti.
- When was Bullies released?
- Bullies was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.