Acapulco Gold (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1976, Acapulco Gold is an adventure film directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In this rollicking adventure set on the high seas, an innocent insurance agent working on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai, is framed as a drug smuggler. He gets help from a most unlikely source - the town drunk who knows more than anyone suspects.
Who’s in it. Acapulco Gold stars Marjoe Gortner as Ralph Hollio, Robert Lansing as Carl Solborg, Ed Nelson as Ray Hollister and John Harkins as Morgan Frye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Acapulco Gold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acapulco Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acapulco Gold tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acapulco Gold (1976)?
- In US, Acapulco Gold is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Acapulco Gold worth watching?
- Acapulco Gold holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acapulco Gold?
- Acapulco Gold stars Marjoe Gortner, Robert Lansing, Ed Nelson, John Harkins and Randi Oakes.
- When was Acapulco Gold released?
- Acapulco Gold was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.