Viva Knievel! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1977, Viva Knievel! is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 106 minutes. “The one and only real live Evel Knievel in his first dramatic movie role.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this action-adventure.
Who’s in it. Viva Knievel! stars Evel Knievel as Himself, Gene Kelly as Will Atkins, Lauren Hutton as Kate Morgan and Red Buttons as Ben Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Viva Knievel! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Viva Knievel! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Knievel! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Knievel! (1977)?
- In US, Viva Knievel! is available to stream on TCM, 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 Viva Knievel! worth watching?
- Viva Knievel! holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Knievel!?
- Viva Knievel! stars Evel Knievel, Gene Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Red Buttons and Leslie Nielsen.
- When was Viva Knievel! released?
- Viva Knievel! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.