Slap Shot (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1977, Slap Shot is a comedy and drama film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 123 minutes. “Slap Shot out slaps... out swears... out laughs...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
Who’s in it. Slap Shot stars Paul Newman as Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop, Strother Martin as Joe McGrath, Michael Ontkean as Ned Braden and Jennifer Warren as Francine Dunlop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Slap Shot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Slap Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slap Shot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slap Shot (1977)?
- In US, Slap Shot is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Slap Shot worth watching?
- Slap Shot holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slap Shot?
- Slap Shot stars Paul Newman, Strother Martin, Michael Ontkean, Jennifer Warren and Lindsay Crouse.
- When was Slap Shot released?
- Slap Shot was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.