Casey's Shadow (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Casey's Shadow is a drama and family film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 117 minutes. “This crazy mixed-up family doesn't stand a chance of winning a million bucks. Wanna bet?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Casey's family raises and trains race horses, and their latest undersized foal named Casey's Shadow does not seem to have a lot going for it, but may turn out to be a champion.
Who’s in it. Casey's Shadow stars Walter Matthau as Lloyd Bourdelle, Alexis Smith as Sarah Blue, Robert Webber as Mike Marsh and Murray Hamilton as Tom Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Casey's Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Casey's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casey's Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casey's Shadow (1978)?
- In US, Casey's Shadow is available to 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 Casey's Shadow worth watching?
- Casey's Shadow holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casey's Shadow?
- Casey's Shadow stars Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton and Whit Bissell.
- When was Casey's Shadow released?
- Casey's Shadow was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.