Body and Soul (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1981, Body and Soul is a drama film directed by George Bowers, running about 109 minutes. “He's a boxer. She's a knockout. Together, they score.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
Who’s in it. Body and Soul stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as Leon Johnson, Muhammad Ali as Himself, Jayne Kennedy as Julie Winters and Peter Lawford as Big Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Body and Soul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body and Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body and Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body and Soul (1981)?
- In US, Body and Soul is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Body and Soul worth watching?
- Body and Soul holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul stars Leon Isaac Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, Jayne Kennedy, Peter Lawford and John Isaacs.
- When was Body and Soul released?
- Body and Soul was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.