Born to Win (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1971, Born to Win is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ivan Passer, running about 88 minutes. “Their story is written on his arm. If they can get a grip on each other, maybe they can turn their lives around.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".
Who’s in it. Born to Win stars George Segal as J, Karen Black as Parm, Paula Prentiss as Veronica and Jay Fletcher as Billy Dynamite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Born to Win has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Win page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Win tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Win (1971)?
- In US, Born to Win is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Win worth watching?
- Born to Win holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Win?
- Born to Win stars George Segal, Karen Black, Paula Prentiss, Jay Fletcher and Hector Elizondo.
- When was Born to Win released?
- Born to Win was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.