Everybody's All-American (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Everybody's All-American is a drama and romance film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 127 minutes. “Their life story is a love story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louisiana football star Gavin Grey had it all. He was an All-American champion who married his high-school sweetheart, homecoming queen Babs Rogers, and who was a hero to his hometown. Yet after a failed professional career, Gavin realizes that fame and success have passed him by and that he no longer is the hero everyone keeps reminding him he should still be. His dissatisfaction with his life leads to strains in his marriage, and Gavin begins to wonder who he is, if he's not a hero anymore.
Who’s in it. Everybody's All-American stars Dennis Quaid as Gavin Grey, Jessica Lange as Babs Rogers Grey, Timothy Hutton as Donnie 'Cake' and John Goodman as Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Everybody's All-American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.6M at the box office.
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 Everybody's All-American page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everybody's All-American tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everybody's All-American (1988)?
- In US, Everybody's All-American 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 Everybody's All-American worth watching?
- Everybody's All-American holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Everybody's All-American?
- Everybody's All-American stars Dennis Quaid, Jessica Lange, Timothy Hutton, John Goodman and Carl Lumbly.
- When was Everybody's All-American released?
- Everybody's All-American was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.