Highway 61 (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Highway 61 is a comedy film directed by Bruce McDonald, running about 103 minutes. “Where Else Would You Go To Bury Rock N' Roll?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way.
Who’s in it. Highway 61 stars Don McKellar as Pokey Jones, Valerie Buhagiar as Jackie Bangs, Earl Pastko as Mr. Skin (a.k.a. Satan) and Peter Breck as Mr. Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Highway 61 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 Highway 61 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highway 61 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highway 61 (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Highway 61 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Highway 61 worth watching?
- Highway 61 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highway 61?
- Highway 61 stars Don McKellar, Valerie Buhagiar, Earl Pastko, Peter Breck and Jello Biafra.
- When was Highway 61 released?
- Highway 61 was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.