The Steagle (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1971, The Steagle is a comedy film directed by Paul Sylbert, running about 87 minutes. “How Long Has It Been Since You Did Something You Always Wanted to Do--But Didn't Dare?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of the Cuban missile crisis, a mild-mannered professor decides to live out all of his daydreams, travelling across the country and adopting a different persona in each city.
Who’s in it. The Steagle stars Richard Benjamin as Harold Weiss, Cloris Leachman as Rita Weiss, Chill Wills as Tall Guy McCoy and Jean Allison as Florence "Flo" Maguire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Steagle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steagle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Steagle (1971)?
- In US, The Steagle is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Steagle worth watching?
- The Steagle holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Steagle?
- The Steagle stars Richard Benjamin, Cloris Leachman, Chill Wills, Jean Allison and Susan Tyrrell.
- When was The Steagle released?
- The Steagle was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.