Over the Top (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Over the Top is an action and drama film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 93 minutes. “Some fight for money... Some fight for glory... He's fighting for his son's love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sylvester Stallone stars as hard-luck big-rig trucker Lincoln Hawk and takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.
Who’s in it. Over the Top stars Sylvester Stallone as Lincoln Hawk, Robert Loggia as Jason Cutler, Susan Blakely as Christina Hawk and Rick Zumwalt as Bob "Bull" Hurley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Over the Top has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Top tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Top (1987)?
- In US, Over the Top is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over the Top worth watching?
- Over the Top holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over the Top?
- Over the Top stars Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, Susan Blakely, Rick Zumwalt and David Mendenhall.
- When was Over the Top released?
- Over the Top was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.