Meet Wally Sparks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Meet Wally Sparks is a comedy film directed by Peter Baldwin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
Who’s in it. Meet Wally Sparks stars Rodney Dangerfield as Wally Sparks, Debi Mazar as Sandy Gallo, Burt Reynolds as Lenny Spencer and David Ogden Stiers as Floyd Preston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Meet Wally Sparks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Meet Wally Sparks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet Wally Sparks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet Wally Sparks (1997)?
- In US, Meet Wally Sparks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Meet Wally Sparks worth watching?
- Meet Wally Sparks holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet Wally Sparks?
- Meet Wally Sparks stars Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, Burt Reynolds, David Ogden Stiers and Rita McKenzie.
- When was Meet Wally Sparks released?
- Meet Wally Sparks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.