Semi-Tough (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1977, Semi-Tough is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 108 minutes. “They Lead The League In Scoring ... After The Game!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Who’s in it. Semi-Tough stars Burt Reynolds as Billy Clyde Puckett, Kris Kristofferson as Marvin "Shake" Tiller, Jill Clayburgh as Barbara Jane Bookman and Robert Preston as Big Ed Bookman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Semi-Tough has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Semi-Tough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Semi-Tough tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Semi-Tough (1977)?
- In US, Semi-Tough is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Semi-Tough worth watching?
- Semi-Tough holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Semi-Tough?
- Semi-Tough stars Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh, Robert Preston and Bert Convy.
- When was Semi-Tough released?
- Semi-Tough was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.