The Cannonball Run (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, The Cannonball Run is an action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, running about 95 minutes. “You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Who’s in it. The Cannonball Run stars Burt Reynolds as J.J. McClure, Roger Moore as Seymour, Farrah Fawcett as Pamela and Dom DeLuise as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Cannonball Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cannonball Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cannonball Run 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 The Cannonball Run (1981)?
- In GB, The Cannonball Run is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cannonball Run worth watching?
- The Cannonball Run holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Cannonball Run?
- The Cannonball Run stars Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise and Dean Martin.
- When was The Cannonball Run released?
- The Cannonball Run was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.