Save the Tiger (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, Save the Tiger is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 100 minutes. “Juggle the books. Set fire to the factory. Supply women for the clients. Harry Stoner will do anything to get one more season.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Who’s in it. Save the Tiger stars Jack Lemmon as Harry Stoner, Jack Gilford as Phil Greene, Laurie Heineman as Myra and Norman Burton as Fred Mirrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Save the Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
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 Save the Tiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Save the Tiger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Save the Tiger (1973)?
- In US, Save the Tiger 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 Save the Tiger worth watching?
- Save the Tiger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Save the Tiger?
- Save the Tiger stars Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton and Patricia Smith.
- When was Save the Tiger released?
- Save the Tiger was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.