Run for the Roses (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Run for the Roses is a drama film directed by Henry Levin, running about 93 minutes. “Some Run for the Money! Some Run for the Glory! But it Takes a Champion to... Run For The Roses.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Juanito, a boy from Puerto Rico, finds himself in Kentucky and drawn to a thoroughbred horse. He believes the horse can win the Derby and eventually others around him start to think it's possible.
Who’s in it. Run for the Roses stars Vera Miles as Clarissa Stewart, Stuart Whitman as Charlie, Sam Groom as Jim and Lisa Eilbacher as Carole, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run for the Roses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run for the Roses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run for the Roses (1977)?
- In US, Run for the Roses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Run for the Roses?
- Run for the Roses stars Vera Miles, Stuart Whitman, Sam Groom, Lisa Eilbacher and Teddy Wilson.
- When was Run for the Roses released?
- Run for the Roses was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.