Continental Divide (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Continental Divide is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Apted, running about 103 minutes. “When they met they heard bells. And that was just round one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.
Who’s in it. Continental Divide stars John Belushi as Ernie Souchak, Blair Brown as Nell Porter, Allen Garfield as Howard McDermott and Carlin Glynn as Sylvia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Continental Divide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Continental Divide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Continental Divide tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Continental Divide (1981)?
- In US, Continental Divide is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Continental Divide worth watching?
- Continental Divide holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Continental Divide?
- Continental Divide stars John Belushi, Blair Brown, Allen Garfield, Carlin Glynn and Tony Ganios.
- When was Continental Divide released?
- Continental Divide was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.