Down by Law (1986): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Down by Law: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Tom Waits as Zack; John Lurie as Jack; Roberto Benigni as Roberto; Nicoletta Braschi as Nicoletta; Ellen Barkin as Laurette; Billie Neal as Bobbie; Rockets Redglare as Gig; Vernel Bagneris as Preston
About Down by Law
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
More like Down by Law
- Cut Throat City
- Bad Asses on the Bayou
- Money Talks
- Johnny Handsome
- Animal Factory
- Vice Squad
- The Limey
- The Escapist
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Down by Law?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Down by Law?
Tom Waits as Zack; John Lurie as Jack; Roberto Benigni as Roberto; Nicoletta Braschi as Nicoletta; Ellen Barkin as Laurette; Billie Neal as Bobbie; Rockets Redglare as Gig; Vernel Bagneris as Preston
Is this Down by Law guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



