Rivals (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Rivals is a drama film directed by Lyman Dayton, running about 110 minutes. “Today's Story...He accepted the challenge of a hostile society...and triumphed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of his father, Adam moves (with his family) from their sheep farm in Wyoming to Los Angeles. Soon after arriving, Adam gets mixed up with Clyde, a mannerless bully who enjoys pulling pranks on Adam and putting him down for his rural image. Adam, in turn, gets back at Clyde on a number of occasions, and the two soon become rivals. When Clyde starts taking a fancy to Adam's sister, and his girfriend starts hanging out with Adam, relations between the two rapidly come to a head.
Who’s in it. Rivals stars Stewart Petersen as Adam Cummins, Philip Brown as Clyde 'Clutch' Turner, Dana Kimmell as Brook and Jeff Chamberlain as Sludge, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rivals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rivals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rivals (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rivals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rivals?
- Rivals stars Stewart Petersen, Philip Brown, Dana Kimmell, Jeff Chamberlain and Lachelle Chamberlain.
- When was Rivals released?
- Rivals was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.