The Sore Losers (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1997, The Sore Losers is a thriller and science fiction film directed by John Michael McCarthy, running about 89 minutes. “They wanted meat so they ate the Flower Children” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in present day Northeastern Mississippi and Memphis, Blackie (Jack Oblivian) returns to Earth 42 years after his first visit to complete a mission: Given a second chance by The Elder of the Lo-Fi Frequency (Sexploitation pioneer of the '50's and '60's DAVID FRIEDMAN), he is to finish his original mission of killing 12 victims. He hooks up with his old friend Mike (Mike Maker) then eventually meets Kerine (Kerine Elkins) and Goliatha (D'Lana Tunnell). Trouble begins.
Who’s in it. The Sore Losers stars Jack Yarber as Blackie, Juvenile Delinquent (as Jack Oblivian), Kerine Elkins as Kerine, Hermaphrodite, Mike Maker as Mike, Beautiful Boy and D'Lana Tunnell as D'Lana, Amazon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Sore Losers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sore Losers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sore Losers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sore Losers (1997)?
- In US, The Sore Losers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sore Losers worth watching?
- The Sore Losers holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sore Losers?
- The Sore Losers stars Jack Yarber, Kerine Elkins, Mike Maker, D'Lana Tunnell and Hugh Brooks.
- When was The Sore Losers released?
- The Sore Losers was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.