Marathon (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, Marathon is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Jackie Cooper, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.
Who’s in it. Marathon stars Bob Newhart as Walter Burton, Herb Edelman as Saul Feigenbaum, Richard Gautier as Bud Vase and Anita Gillette as Anita Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Marathon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marathon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marathon (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marathon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marathon worth watching?
- Marathon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marathon?
- Marathon stars Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Richard Gautier, Anita Gillette and Leigh Taylor-Young.
- When was Marathon released?
- Marathon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.