Fat City (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, Fat City is a drama film directed by John Huston, running about 97 minutes. “Life is what happens in between rounds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take opposite momentum.
Who’s in it. Fat City stars Stacy Keach as Tully, Jeff Bridges as Ernie, Susan Tyrrell as Oma and Candy Clark as Faye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Fat City has been warmly received by 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 Fat City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fat City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fat City (1972)?
- In US, Fat City 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 Fat City worth watching?
- Fat City holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fat City?
- Fat City stars Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark and Nicholas Colasanto.
- When was Fat City released?
- Fat City was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.