The Biscuit Eater (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, The Biscuit Eater is a drama and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog. Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker) and Text (George Spell) are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog trainer Harve McNeil (Earl Holliman) tells his son Lonnie that his dog, Moreover, is a good-for-nothing "biscuit eater."
Who’s in it. The Biscuit Eater stars Earl Holliman as Harve McNeil, Johnny Whitaker as Lonnie McNeil, Pat Crowley as Mary Lee McNeil and Lew Ayres as Mr. Ames, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Biscuit Eater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 The Biscuit Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Biscuit Eater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Biscuit Eater (1972)?
- In US, The Biscuit Eater is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 The Biscuit Eater worth watching?
- The Biscuit Eater holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Biscuit Eater?
- The Biscuit Eater stars Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres and Godfrey Cambridge.
- When was The Biscuit Eater released?
- The Biscuit Eater was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.