The Longshot (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1986, The Longshot is a comedy film directed by Paul Bartel, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
Who’s in it. The Longshot stars Tim Conway as Dooley, Harvey Korman as Lou, Jack Weston as Elton and Ted Wass as Stump, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Longshot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longshot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longshot (1986)?
- In US, The Longshot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Longshot worth watching?
- The Longshot holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longshot?
- The Longshot stars Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Jack Weston, Ted Wass and Dick Enberg.
- When was The Longshot released?
- The Longshot was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.