Downhill Racer (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1969, Downhill Racer is a drama film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 101 minutes. “How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.
Who’s in it. Downhill Racer stars Robert Redford as David Chappellet, Gene Hackman as Eugene Claire, Camilla Sparv as Carole Stahl and Karl Michael Vogler as Machet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Downhill Racer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV 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 Downhill Racer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downhill Racer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downhill Racer (1969)?
- In US, Downhill Racer is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, 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 Downhill Racer worth watching?
- Downhill Racer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downhill Racer?
- Downhill Racer stars Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler and Jim McMullan.
- When was Downhill Racer released?
- Downhill Racer was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.