Stick (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Stick is an action, drama and crime film directed by Burt Reynolds, running about 109 minutes. “It's his last chance. And he's going to fight for it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After getting out of jail, car thief Ernest "Stick" Stickley witnesses the murder of his friend Rainy during a drug deal. To avoid getting killed by the same people, who work for mobster Chucky, Stick gets a job as a chauffeur for millionaire Barry Braham and lies low. As he gets used to his new routine, Stick woos Barry's financial consultant, Kyle McClaren, but must fight back when Chucky's men come after him.
Who’s in it. Stick stars Burt Reynolds as Stick, Candice Bergen as Kyle, George Segal as Barry and Charles Durning as Chucky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Stick has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Stick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stick 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 Stick (1985)?
- In US, Stick 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 Stick worth watching?
- Stick holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stick?
- Stick stars Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, George Segal, Charles Durning and José Pérez.
- When was Stick released?
- Stick was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.