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Rude Boy

Grab the future... by its face!

6.4(33)19802h 13m
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Where to watch Rude Boy in Canada

Rude Boy is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

About Rude Boy

Rude Boy is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Music and Documentary genres, directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay, starring Ray Gange, Joe Strummer and Topper Headon. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rude Boy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.

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Themes & keywords

london, englandpunk rockroadiethe clash

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rude Boy in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Rude Boy on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store.

Is Rude Boy on Netflix?+

Rude Boy is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Rude Boy?+

Rude Boy has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in Rude Boy?+

Rude Boy stars Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon and Mick Jones.

When did Rude Boy come out?+

Rude Boy is a 1980 movie directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay.

What genre is Rude Boy?+

Rude Boy is Drama, Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Rude Boy?+

Rude Boy was directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay.

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