Pippin (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1982, Pippin is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Sheehan, running about 112 minutes. “His Life and Times” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. In 1981, a stage production of Pippin was videotaped for Canadian television. The stage production was directed by Kathryn Doby, Bob Fosse's dance captain for the original Broadway production, and David Sheehan directed the video adaptation, with Roger O. Hirson in charge of the music. Ben Vereen returned for the role of Leading Player, while William Katt played the role of Pippin. However, this version was a truncated adaptation and several sections of the play were cut. An extended version running 135 minutes is also available.
Who’s in it. Pippin stars Ben Vereen as Leading Player, William Katt as Pippin, Martha Raye as Bertha and Chita Rivera as Fastrada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Pippin has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Pippin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pippin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pippin (1982)?
- In US, Pippin 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 Pippin worth watching?
- Pippin holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pippin?
- Pippin stars Ben Vereen, William Katt, Martha Raye, Chita Rivera and Benjamin Rayson.
- When was Pippin released?
- Pippin was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.