The All-American Boy (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1973, The All-American Boy is a drama film directed by Charles Eastman, running about 118 minutes. “Step into the ring... he'll knock you down. Step into his world, he'll shut you out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vic "Bomber" Bealer is a handsome, manipulative boxer who aspires to something greater than the small-town life he knows in Texas. But, even when opportunities present themselves, Bealer is too restless and indecisive to take advantage. Despite being on the cusp of making the Olympic boxing team, his life is in total disarray as he juggles relationships with an old flame, a girl who's way too young for him, and a foul-mouthed trainer.
Who’s in it. The All-American Boy stars Jon Voight as Vic Bealer, Ned Glass as Arty Balz, E.J. Peaker as Janelle Sharkey and Anne Archer as Drenna Valentine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The All-American Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The All-American Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The All-American Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The All-American Boy (1973)?
- In US, The All-American Boy 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 The All-American Boy worth watching?
- The All-American Boy holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The All-American Boy?
- The All-American Boy stars Jon Voight, Ned Glass, E.J. Peaker, Anne Archer and Jeanne Cooper.
- When was The All-American Boy released?
- The All-American Boy was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.