The Winner (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1996, The Winner is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Alex Cox, running about 92 minutes. “Even the losers get lucky sometimes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.
Who’s in it. The Winner stars Rebecca De Mornay as Louise, Vincent D'Onofrio as Philip, Richard Edson as Frankie and Delroy Lindo as Kingman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Winner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Winner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winner (1996)?
- In US, The Winner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Winner worth watching?
- The Winner holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Winner?
- The Winner stars Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent D'Onofrio, Richard Edson, Delroy Lindo and Michael Madsen.
- When was The Winner released?
- The Winner was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.