Hopscotch (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Hopscotch is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 104 minutes. “The most dangerous man in the world. He's about to expose the CIA, the FBI, the KGB ... and himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to Austria where he begins work on a memoir that will expose all his former agency's covert practices. The CIA catches wind of the book and sends other agents after him, initiating a frenetic game of cat and mouse that spans the globe.
Who’s in it. Hopscotch stars Alan Young, Walter Matthau as Miles Kendig, Bob Elliott and Jonathan Winters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hopscotch has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hopscotch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hopscotch 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 Hopscotch (1980)?
- In US, Hopscotch is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hopscotch worth watching?
- Hopscotch holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hopscotch?
- Hopscotch stars Alan Young, Walter Matthau, Bob Elliott, Jonathan Winters and Gale Storm.
- When was Hopscotch released?
- Hopscotch was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.