Cannery Row (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cannery Row is a 1982 comedy drama directed by David S. Ward, starring M. Emmet Walsh, Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It runs 2 hours and earned $5.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cannery Row About?
The premise of Cannery Row without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1940s Monterey, California, a community of quirky individuals struggles to survive amongst the abandoned fish canneries of Cannery Row. Marine biologist Doc seeks purpose while caring for eight playful octopus hatchlings. Suzy DeSoto, a wanderer drawn to a local establishment, tries to find her place. When Doc and Suzy meet, their different personalities create a complicated and passionate romance, compelling them to examine their personal struggles and consider their futures together.
Cannery Row Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- waterfront
- 1940s
- marine biologist
- bordello
- female drifter
- african american
- black american
- mentally challenged man
- reference to abraham lincoln
- reference to a u.s. president
- brothel madam
- episodic structure
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- tide pool
- trumpet player
- writer director
- monterey california
- feature film directorial debut
- striptease
- former baseball player
- baseball pitcher
- implied sex
- taxi dancer
- frog hunting
- surprise party
- costume party
- fraternity brothers
- laboratory
- boiler
- poverty
- accident
- california
- accidental death
- baseball player
- beach
- broken arm
- diner
- general store
- hoboes
- homelessness
- mental disability
- vagabond
- romance drama
- swing music
- dancing
- waitress
- warehouse
- telescope
- based on the novel of the same name
- place name in title
- voice over narration
Where to Watch Cannery Row
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cannery Row Cast
M. Emmet Walsh leads the cast, with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. Directed by David S. Ward; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David S. Ward
Also Starring in Cannery Row
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Critics gave Cannery Row 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Cannery Row Plot Summary
What happens in Cannery Row from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sylvester’s sharp eyes spot Tweety through the binoculars from the Bird-Watchers’ Society office, tucked away in the Broken Arms Apartment Building. The clever cat’s ears perk up as Tweety merrily exclaims his classic catchphrase, > “I taw I saw a puddy tat!” This playful proclamation reveals that Sylvester is indeed on the prowl. With excitement bubbling within him, he rushes to the building, only to be halted by a strict guard enforcing a no-cats-or-dogs rule. Nevertheless, Sylvester is not one to give up easily; he decides to take matters into his own paws by scaling the drainpipe, while Tweety remains blissfully oblivious to the imminent pursuit.
Full summary
The whole story of Cannery Row, scene by scene
Cannery Row Box Office
Cannery Row grossed $5.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.3M
- US & Canada
- $5.3M
Cannery Row Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cannery Row.
How Well Do You Know Cannery Row?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What attracts Sylvester to the Bird-Watchers' Society building?
Cars in Cannery Row
8 cars on screen, including the 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1928 Ford Model A.
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1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Main role -
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1939 Dodge T-Series Minor role -
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Minor role
Cannery Row Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “John Steinbeck's Cannery Row” and “Destinos sin rumbo”.
- Also known as
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- John Steinbeck's Cannery Row
- Destinos sin rumbo
- Esquecendo o Passado
- Paixões sem Destino
- Улица *Консервна*
- Et mægtigt gilde
- Hyvien ihmisten juhla
- Torstai on toivoa täynnä
- Rue de la sardine
- Die Straße der Ölsardinen
- A kék öböl
- 吹きだまりの町
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- Ulica Nadbrzeżna
- Bairro da Lata
- Консервный ряд
- Улица "Консервна"
- Destino sin Rumbo
- 罐头工厂街
- 즐거운 목요일
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Cannery Row FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cannery Row, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cannery Row?
Cannery Row runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Cannery Row released?
Cannery Row was released on February 12, 1982.
Who directed Cannery Row?
Cannery Row was directed by David S. Ward.
More films by David S. Ward Who is in the cast of Cannery Row?
Cannery Row stars M. Emmet Walsh, Nick Nolte and Debra Winger, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cannery Row?
In the US, Cannery Row is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cannery Row make at the box office?
Cannery Row grossed $5.3 million worldwide.
How is Cannery Row rated?
Cannery Row has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Cannery Row have a post-credit scene?
No. Cannery Row has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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