Central Park (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1989, Central Park is a documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman, running about 176 minutes.
What it’s about. CENTRAL PARK is a film about the famous New York City landmark and the variety of ways in which people make use of it: running, boating, walking, skating, music, theatre, sports, picnics, parades and concerts. The film also illustrates the complex problems the New York City Parks Department deals with in order to maintain and preserve the park and keep it open and accessible to the public.
Who’s in it. Central Park stars Ed Koch as Himself, Francis Ford Coppola as Himself, Peter Garrett as Himself and Luciano Pavarotti as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Central Park has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Central Park page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Central Park (1989)?
- In GB, Central Park is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Central Park worth watching?
- Central Park holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Central Park?
- Central Park stars Ed Koch, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Garrett, Luciano Pavarotti and LeVar Burton.
- When was Central Park released?
- Central Park was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.