North Dallas Forty (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, North Dallas Forty is a comedy and drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 119 minutes. “Wait till you see the weird part.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
Who’s in it. North Dallas Forty stars Nick Nolte as Phillip Elliott, Mac Davis as Seth Maxwell, Charles Durning as Coach Johnson and Dayle Haddon as Charlotte Caulder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, North Dallas Forty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.1M 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 North Dallas Forty page.
If you liked it. Fans of North Dallas Forty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North Dallas Forty (1979)?
- In US, North Dallas Forty 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 North Dallas Forty worth watching?
- North Dallas Forty holds an audience score of 6.6 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 North Dallas Forty?
- North Dallas Forty stars Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning, Dayle Haddon and Bo Svenson.
- When was North Dallas Forty released?
- North Dallas Forty was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.