Rollercoaster (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, Rollercoaster is an action and thriller film directed by James Goldstone, running about 119 minutes. “Somewhere in the crowd is a killer who can turn smiles into screams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young terrorist kills and injures patrons of a Norfolk amusement park by placing homemade explosives on the track of one of its roller coasters. After staging a similar incident in Pittsburgh, he sends a tape to a meeting of major amusement park executives in Chicago, demanding $1 million to make him stop.
Who’s in it. Rollercoaster stars George Segal as Harry Calder, Richard Widmark as Agent Hoyt, Timothy Bottoms as Young Man and Henry Fonda as Simon Davenport, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rollercoaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rollercoaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rollercoaster 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 Rollercoaster (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rollercoaster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rollercoaster worth watching?
- Rollercoaster holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rollercoaster?
- Rollercoaster stars George Segal, Richard Widmark, Timothy Bottoms, Henry Fonda and Susan Strasberg.
- When was Rollercoaster released?
- Rollercoaster was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.