The Boost (1988)Stream and Watch Online

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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 put together reviews from 48 respected users.

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, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes .