1500 Steps (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2014, 1500 Steps is a drama film directed by Josh Reid, running about 98 minutes. “Life is a race” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1500 Steps is a transforming journey towards self-belief and brilliance. a cross between Chariots of Fire and The Karate Kid, this high school drama is set in the beautiful, Sydney, beach suburb of Cronulla. Jonas "Jobe" O'Brien, a homely, sixteen year old boy, lives in a struggling single parent family. His mother dead, his father is an alcoholic, who was once a champion runner. Jobe, a misfit and loner, has inherited his father's athletic ability and love for running. After a fatal mistake at a party, Jobe seeks revenge against the perpetrator, as an emotion and power wells within him that he has never experienced before. A retired ex-Olympian, Harry White, sets about mentoring his athletic ability when by chance he sees Jobe run. It is now up to Harry White to encourage Jobe to dig deep and decide what type of man he wants to become. A touching coming of age story.
Who’s in it. 1500 Steps stars Alex Fechine as Jonas O'Brien, Laura Jane Benson as Grace Glorious, Jack Matthews as Damon Dundas and Lianne Mackessy as Rebecca Dundas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, 1500 Steps has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1500 Steps page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1500 Steps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1500 Steps (2014)?
- In US, 1500 Steps is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1500 Steps worth watching?
- 1500 Steps holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1500 Steps?
- 1500 Steps stars Alex Fechine, Laura Jane Benson, Jack Matthews, Lianne Mackessy and Adam Dear.
- When was 1500 Steps released?
- 1500 Steps was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.