Palookaville (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Palookaville is a comedy and crime film directed by Alan Taylor, running about 92 minutes. “One foot in the door. The other one in the gutter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. Despite a bungled jewelry store heist which exposes their incompetence as criminals, a fateful event (and an old black-and-white film) convinces them that they can pull off an armored-truck robbery. While they are busy plotting their caper, their dysfunctional families spin out of control, all around them.
Who’s in it. Palookaville stars William Forsythe as Sid Dunleavy, Vincent Gallo as Russell Pataki, Adam Trese as Jerry and Gareth Williams as Ed the Cop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Palookaville 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 Palookaville page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palookaville tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palookaville (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Palookaville change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Palookaville worth watching?
- Palookaville holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palookaville?
- Palookaville stars William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, Adam Trese, Gareth Williams and LisaGay Hamilton.
- When was Palookaville released?
- Palookaville was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.