Getting Straight (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, Getting Straight is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Rush, running about 124 minutes. “America's children lay it on the line.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
Who’s in it. Getting Straight stars Elliott Gould as Harry Bailey, Candice Bergen as Jan, Robert F. Lyons as Nick and Cecil Kellaway as Dr. Kasper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Getting Straight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.3M 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 Getting Straight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Straight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Straight (1970)?
- In US, Getting Straight 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 Getting Straight worth watching?
- Getting Straight holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Straight?
- Getting Straight stars Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Cecil Kellaway and Jeff Corey.
- When was Getting Straight released?
- Getting Straight was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.