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The Boost

The Boost (1988)Stream and Watch Online

Movie"Imagine having all the power, passion and pleasure money can buy. Now imagine losing them."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Boost' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Boost' right now, here are some particulars about the Hemdale Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures romance flick.

Released December 23rd, 1988, 'The Boost' stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a user score of 55 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 49 experienced users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? 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"."

'The Boost' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Epix, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes .

'The Boost' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 23rd, 1988
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting September 16th, 2003 - Buy The Boost DVD