The Stunt Man (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, The Stunt Man is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Richard Rush, running about 131 minutes. “"If God could do the tricks that we can do, he'd be a happy man..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.
Who’s in it. The Stunt Man stars Steve Railsback as Cameron, Peter O'Toole as Eli Cross, Barbara Hershey as Nina Franklin and Allen Garfield as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Stunt Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Night Flight Plus and 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 The Stunt Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stunt Man 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 Stunt Man (1980)?
- In US, The Stunt Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and 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 The Stunt Man worth watching?
- The Stunt Man holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stunt Man?
- The Stunt Man stars Steve Railsback, Peter O'Toole, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield and Alex Rocco.
- When was The Stunt Man released?
- The Stunt Man was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.