The Betsy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1978, The Betsy is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 125 minutes. “The Harold Robbins people. What you dream...they do!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his mistress.
Who’s in it. The Betsy stars Laurence Olivier as Loren Hardeman, Tommy Lee Jones as Angelo Perino, Robert Duvall as Loren Hardeman III and Katharine Ross as Sally Hardeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Betsy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Betsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Betsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Betsy (1978)?
- In US, The Betsy is available to 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 Betsy worth watching?
- The Betsy holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Betsy?
- The Betsy stars Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross and Jane Alexander.
- When was The Betsy released?
- The Betsy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.