Vision Quest (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Vision Quest is a drama and romance film directed by Harold Becker, running about 105 minutes. “All he needed was a lucky break. Then one day she moved in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.
Who’s in it. Vision Quest stars Matthew Modine as Louden Swain, Linda Fiorentino as Carla, Ronny Cox as Larry Swain and Daphne Zuniga as Margie Epstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Vision Quest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Vision Quest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vision Quest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vision Quest (1985)?
- In US, Vision Quest 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 Vision Quest worth watching?
- Vision Quest holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vision Quest?
- Vision Quest stars Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Ronny Cox, Daphne Zuniga and Charles Hallahan.
- When was Vision Quest released?
- Vision Quest was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.