Getting Physical (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Getting Physical is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 104 minutes. “When a beautiful woman becomes a body builder, the sport takes on a whole new shape... and her life new meaning...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
Who’s in it. Getting Physical stars Alexandra Paul as Kendall Gibley, Sandahl Bergman as Nadine Cawley, David Naughton as Mickey Ritter and John Aprea as Craig Cawley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Physical page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Physical tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Physical (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Getting Physical change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Getting Physical?
- Getting Physical stars Alexandra Paul, Sandahl Bergman, David Naughton, John Aprea and Janet Carroll.
- When was Getting Physical released?
- Getting Physical was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.