The Prize Fighter (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, The Prize Fighter is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Michael Preece, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. "Bags" the boxer (funnyman Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some moneymaking fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.
Who’s in it. The Prize Fighter stars Don Knotts as Shake, Tim Conway as Bags, David Wayne as Pop Morgan and Cisse Cameron as Polly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Prize Fighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prize Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prize Fighter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prize Fighter (1979)?
- In US, The Prize Fighter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prize Fighter worth watching?
- The Prize Fighter holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prize Fighter?
- The Prize Fighter stars Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne, Cisse Cameron and Robin Clarke.
- When was The Prize Fighter released?
- The Prize Fighter was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.