Lookin' to Get Out (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Lookin' to Get Out is a comedy film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 105 minutes. “What they're doing is insane, immoral... and working!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two gamblers must leave New York City after one loses a lot of money. Doing what all gamblers in trouble would do, they hurry to the gambling capital Las Vegas to turn their luck around.
Who’s in it. Lookin' to Get Out stars Jon Voight as Alex Kovac, Ann-Margret as Patti Warner, Burt Young as Jerry Feldman and Bert Remsen as Smitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lookin' to Get Out has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $946.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lookin' to Get Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lookin' to Get Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lookin' to Get Out (1982)?
- In US, Lookin' to Get Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lookin' to Get Out worth watching?
- Lookin' to Get Out holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lookin' to Get Out?
- Lookin' to Get Out stars Jon Voight, Ann-Margret, Burt Young, Bert Remsen and Jude Farese.