Evel Knievel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1971, Evel Knievel is an action and drama film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 88 minutes. “For Fame, Fortune and Broken Bones!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump.
Who’s in it. Evel Knievel stars George Hamilton as Evel Knievel, Sue Lyon as Linda, Bert Freed as Doc Kincaid and Rod Cameron as Charlie Knesson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Evel Knievel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Evel Knievel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evel Knievel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evel Knievel (1971)?
- In US, Evel Knievel is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Evel Knievel worth watching?
- Evel Knievel holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evel Knievel?
- Evel Knievel stars George Hamilton, Sue Lyon, Bert Freed, Rod Cameron and Dub Taylor.
- When was Evel Knievel released?
- Evel Knievel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.