Rollerball (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1975, Rollerball is an action and science fiction film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 125 minutes. “In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
Who’s in it. Rollerball stars James Caan as Jonathan E., John Houseman as Bartholomew, Maud Adams as Ella and John Beck as Moonpie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rollerball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
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 Rollerball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rollerball 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 Rollerball (1975)?
- In US, Rollerball 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 Rollerball worth watching?
- Rollerball holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rollerball?
- Rollerball stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck and Moses Gunn.
- When was Rollerball released?
- Rollerball was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.