Downhill Willie (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1996, Downhill Willie is a comedy and romance film directed by David Mitchell, running about 86 minutes. “Heroism needs an imbecile” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Willie is a young man who has everything that he wants. He lives on a mountain, goes skiing whenever he wants and has a simple job working for an old man. But when the old man’s business is threatened, Willie signs up for the first Kamikaze run, a downhill skiing race where only the very best and craziest person will win. And Willie is a little bit crazy, only he doesn’t know it or care. In the competition, he meets a young woman named Annie, whom he falls a little bit in love with, but Willie also needs to fend off the schemes of Spider Bolton, a man who will do whatever it takes to win.
Who’s in it. Downhill Willie stars Keith Coogan as Willie Jones, Staci Keanan as Annie Meyers, Lochlyn Munro as Spider Bolton and Fred Stoller as Mel Horner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Downhill Willie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Downhill Willie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downhill Willie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downhill Willie (1996)?
- In US, Downhill Willie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Downhill Willie worth watching?
- Downhill Willie holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Downhill Willie?
- Downhill Willie stars Keith Coogan, Staci Keanan, Lochlyn Munro, Fred Stoller and Estelle Harris.
- When was Downhill Willie released?
- Downhill Willie was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.