Buster (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Buster is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by David Green, running about 102 minutes. “He'll steal your heart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
Who’s in it. Buster stars Phil Collins as Buster Edwards, Julie Walters as June Edwards, Larry Lamb as Bruce Reynolds and Ralph Brown as Ronny Biggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Buster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buster (1988)?
- In US, Buster is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buster worth watching?
- Buster holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buster?
- Buster stars Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb, Ralph Brown and Christopher Ellison.
- When was Buster released?
- Buster was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.