The Boost (1988)

50% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
48% of users liked it
(984 ratings)

James Woods and Sean Young were still "an item" when they costarred in The Boost. The stars play an investment broker and his girlfriend, who begin snorting cocaine on a recreational basis. Inevitably, the drug takes its toll, and soon Woods and Young have thrown away their lives in their desperate… More James Woods and Sean Young were still "an item" when they costarred in The Boost. The stars play an investment broker and his girlfriend, who begin snorting cocaine on a recreational basis. Inevitably, the drug takes its toll, and soon Woods and Young have thrown away their lives in their desperate pursuit of their next fix. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Harold Becker
Genres: Drama, Romance

In Theaters: Dec 23, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Sep 16, 2003
Studio: HBO Video

Critic Reviews

James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Absolutely hilarious; Woods and Young all but claw the screen -- and each other
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Underrated look at the horrors of drug addiction. James Woods, as always, is terrific.

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