The Real Thing (1996)Stream and Watch Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'The Real Thing' in the comfort of your own home? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the James Merendino-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Real Thing' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Real Thing' right now, here are some finer points about the LACCP, LAC, LP action flick.

Released January 1st, 1996, 'The Real Thing' stars James Russo, Jeremy Piven, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Robert LaSardo The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a user score of 67 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 3 respected users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Their plan was simple...Get the Cash. As Rupert, an ex-con, tries to go straight, his younger brother James pursues a life of delinquency. Days after being released from jail, James is gunned down and lies waiting in a hospital for a liver transplant. In a desperate attempt to save his brother's life, Rupert decides to execute a heist at a downtown club on New Year's Eve that will give him the money he needs. Rupert assembles an eclectic crew of ex-cons, including his best friend and his ex-girlfriend. Rupert and his gang converge on the nightclub for a climax that spins out of control. New Year's Eve has never been so explosive!" .