The Boost (1988) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Boost' right now, here are some key details about the Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures drama flick. The Boost starring James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min. The release date of the movie is December 23rd, 1988. The movie received a user score of 55/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 54 verified users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to turn. His friend, Joel, introduces him to cocaine to give Lenny that needed "boost". What ensues next is a descent into drug addiction and insanity as Lenny tries to regain control of his life, all the while needing that extra "boost"."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Boost' on each platform when they are available. 'The Boost' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Apple TV, Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and MGM Plus in the US.