On the Right Track (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, On the Right Track is a comedy and romance film directed by Lee Philips, running about 97 minutes. “Meet the Worlds Richest Orphan!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.
Who’s in it. On the Right Track stars Gary Coleman as Lester, Michael Lembeck as Frank Biscardi, Lisa Eilbacher as Jill Klein and Maureen Stapleton as Mary the Bag Lady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, On the Right Track has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Right Track page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Right Track tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Right Track (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Right Track change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Right Track worth watching?
- On the Right Track holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Right Track?
- On the Right Track stars Gary Coleman, Michael Lembeck, Lisa Eilbacher, Maureen Stapleton and Norman Fell.
- When was On the Right Track released?
- On the Right Track was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.