Streetwise (1984): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Streetwise is a 1984 documentary directed by Martin Bell, starring Erin Blackwell, Rat and Reed Early. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $9,904 worldwide. Stream it on Criterion Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Martin Bell
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bear Creek
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Streetwise About?
The premise of Streetwise without spoilers.
A raw documentary that emerged from a magazine article, following nine homeless teenagers on Seattle’s streets as they describe their daily survival through panhandling, prostitution and petty theft. The film captures candid interviews and moments that expose the harsh reality of youth homelessness, showing how the streets become their only hope for life as they navigate danger, addiction, and the constant fight for basic needs.
Streetwise Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenage boy
- seattle washington
- boy
- street life
- suicide
- prison
- homelessness
- teenager
- teenage prostitution
- prostitution
- independent film
- teenage girl
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- one word title
- street child
- death
- child suicide
- coffin
- boy rear nudity
- teenage runaway
- runaway
- prostitute
- coins
- child rights
- children
- abandonment
- childhood
- cheap
- bruised ego
- abuse and fear
- childhood lost
- ambushed
- access to opportunity
- begging
- bus
- blow
- broken trust
- cussing
- abandoned youth
- fist
- bullying
- cultural identity
- boring
- desolate park
- austerity
- dignity
- bar
- displacement
- charity
- abandoned building
- childhood trauma
Where to Watch Streetwise
Stream it on Criterion Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Streetwise Cast
Erin Blackwell leads the cast, with Rat and Reed Early. Directed by Martin Bell; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Martin Bell
- Erin Blackwell as themselves
- Rat as themselves
- Reed Early as themselves
- Dewayne Pomeroy as themselves
Also Starring in Streetwise
· 3 more- Lulu Couch Themselves
- Roberta Joseph Hayes Themselves
- Patrice Pitts Themselves
Streetwise Box Office
Streetwise grossed $9,904 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.9K
- US & Canada
- $9.9K
Streetwise Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “스트리트와이즈” and “스트릿와이즈”.
- Also known as
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- 스트리트와이즈
- 스트릿와이즈
- 街头浪子
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Streetwise FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Streetwise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Streetwise?
Streetwise runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Streetwise released?
Streetwise was released on December 7, 1984.
Who directed Streetwise?
Streetwise was directed by Martin Bell.
More films by Martin Bell Who is in the cast of Streetwise?
Streetwise stars Erin Blackwell, Rat and Reed Early, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Streetwise?
In the US, Streetwise is streaming on Criterion Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Streetwise make at the box office?
Streetwise grossed $9,904 worldwide.
Does Streetwise have a post-credit scene?
No. Streetwise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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