The Pigs vs. The Freaks (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, The Pigs vs. The Freaks is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Dick Lowry, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.
Who’s in it. The Pigs vs. The Freaks stars Eugene Roche as Police Chief Frank Brockmeyer, Grant Goodeve as Neal Brockmeyer, Adam Baldwin as Mickey South and Penny Peyser as Janice Zimmer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pigs vs. The Freaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pigs vs. The Freaks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pigs vs. The Freaks (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pigs vs. The Freaks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Pigs vs. The Freaks?
- The Pigs vs. The Freaks stars Eugene Roche, Grant Goodeve, Adam Baldwin, Penny Peyser and Brian Dennehy.
- When was The Pigs vs. The Freaks released?
- The Pigs vs. The Freaks was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.