From the Hip (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, From the Hip is a comedy and drama film directed by Bob Clark, running about 111 minutes. “Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.
Who’s in it. From the Hip stars Judd Nelson as Robin "Stormy" Weathers, Elizabeth Perkins as Jo Ann, John Hurt as Douglas Benoit and Darren McGavin as Craig Duncan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, From the Hip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.5M 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 From the Hip page.
If you liked it. Fans of From the Hip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From the Hip (1987)?
- In US, From the Hip 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 From the Hip worth watching?
- From the Hip holds an audience score of 6.0 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 From the Hip?
- From the Hip stars Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John Hurt, Darren McGavin and Dan Monahan.
- When was From the Hip released?
- From the Hip was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.