Hooper (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, Hooper is an action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, running about 99 minutes. “The greatest stuntman alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Legendary stunt man, Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop pain killers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
Who’s in it. Hooper stars Burt Reynolds as Sonny Hooper, Jan-Michael Vincent as Delmore "Ski" Shidski, Sally Field as Gwen Doyle and Brian Keith as Jocko Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hooper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hooper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hooper 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 Hooper (1978)?
- In US, Hooper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hooper worth watching?
- Hooper holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hooper?
- Hooper stars Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field, Brian Keith and George Furth.
- When was Hooper released?
- Hooper was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.