The Honkers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1972, The Honkers is an action, comedy, drama and western film directed by Steve Ihnat, running about 102 minutes. “A honker is a rough bull or bronc that can't be broken. Lew Lathrop is a honker!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.
Who’s in it. The Honkers stars James Coburn as Lew Lathrop, Lois Nettleton as Linda Lathrop, Slim Pickens as Clete and Anne Archer as Deborah Moon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Honkers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Honkers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Honkers 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 Honkers (1972)?
- In US, The Honkers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Honkers worth watching?
- The Honkers holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Honkers?
- The Honkers stars James Coburn, Lois Nettleton, Slim Pickens, Anne Archer and Richard Anderson.
- When was The Honkers released?
- The Honkers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.