Fast Forward (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, Fast Forward is a drama and music film directed by Sidney Poitier, running about 110 minutes. “WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that they have to wait some time before they take part in it. So they try to do their best to survive in the Big Apple before competition, and get some lessons about the real World.
Who’s in it. Fast Forward stars John Scott Clough as Matt Sherman, Don Franklin as Michael Stafford, Tamara Mark as June Wolsky and Tracy Silver as Meryl Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fast Forward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Fast Forward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Forward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Forward (1985)?
- In US, Fast Forward 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 Fast Forward worth watching?
- Fast Forward holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fast Forward?
- Fast Forward stars John Scott Clough, Don Franklin, Tamara Mark, Tracy Silver and Cindy McGee.
- When was Fast Forward released?
- Fast Forward was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.