Stay Hungry (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1976, Stay Hungry is a comedy and drama film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 102 minutes. “If you've got an appetite for life:” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dishonest businessman asks rich layabout Craig Blake to help him buy a gym, which will be demolished for a development project in Alabama. But after spending time with weightlifter Joe Santo and gym worker Mary Tate Farnsworth, Craig wants out of the deal. The property negotiations turn ugly, causing a brawl at the gym and a spectacle at a big bodybuilding meet, as Craig learns that it's not easy to turn your back on fair-weather friends.
Who’s in it. Stay Hungry stars Jeff Bridges as Craig Blake, Sally Field as Mary Tate Farnsworth, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Joe Santo and R. G. Armstrong as Thor Erickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Stay Hungry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.9M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stay Hungry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay Hungry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay Hungry (1976)?
- In US, Stay Hungry is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Stay Hungry worth watching?
- Stay Hungry holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay Hungry?
- Stay Hungry stars Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R. G. Armstrong and Robert Englund.
- When was Stay Hungry released?
- Stay Hungry was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.