Up the Creek (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, Up the Creek is a comedy film directed by Robert Butler, running about 96 minutes. “Who says a bunch of boobs can't win a race?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race. Forced and bribed into this role, they make some friends, the lovely Heather Merriweather, but mostly enemies, among others a whole team of marines, and preppy IVY-leaguers determined to win.
Who’s in it. Up the Creek stars Tim Matheson as Bob McGraw, Jennifer Runyon as Heather Merriweather, Stephen Furst as Gonzer and James B. Sikking as Tozer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Up the Creek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Creek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Creek (1984)?
- In US, Up the Creek is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Creek worth watching?
- Up the Creek holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up the Creek?
- Up the Creek stars Tim Matheson, Jennifer Runyon, Stephen Furst, James B. Sikking and John Hillerman.
- When was Up the Creek released?
- Up the Creek was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.