California Split (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, California Split is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Altman, running about 108 minutes. “…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carefree single guy Charlie Waters rooms with two lovely prostitutes, Barbara Miller and Susan Peters, and lives to gamble. Along with his glum betting buddy, Bill Denny, Charlie sets out on a gambling streak in search of the ever-elusive big payday. While Charlie and Bill have some lucky moments, they also have to contend with serious setbacks that threaten to derail their hedonistic betting binge.
Who’s in it. California Split stars George Segal as Bill Denny, Elliott Gould as Charlie Waters, Ann Prentiss as Barbara Miller and Gwen Welles as Susan Peters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, California Split has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California Split page.
If you liked it. Fans of California Split tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch California Split (1974)?
- In US, California Split is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is California Split worth watching?
- California Split 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 California Split?
- California Split stars George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles and Edward Walsh.
- When was California Split released?
- California Split was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.