Five Easy Pieces (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1970, Five Easy Pieces is a drama film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 98 minutes. “He rode the fast lane on the road to nowhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drop-out from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil-rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest.
Who’s in it. Five Easy Pieces stars Jack Nicholson as Robert Eroica Dupea, Susan Anspach as Catherine Van Oost, Karen Black as Rayette Dipesto and Billy Green Bush as Elton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Five Easy Pieces has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.1M 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 Five Easy Pieces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Easy Pieces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Easy Pieces (1970)?
- In US, Five Easy Pieces 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 Five Easy Pieces worth watching?
- Five Easy Pieces holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five Easy Pieces?
- Five Easy Pieces stars Jack Nicholson, Susan Anspach, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush and William Challee.
- When was Five Easy Pieces released?
- Five Easy Pieces was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.