Longshot (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1981, Longshot is a comedy and drama film directed by E.W. Swackhamer, running about 100 minutes. “How far would you go to reach your dreams?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When one of the foosball team members is injured, a 14-year-old girl takes the champion's place.
Who’s in it. Longshot stars Leif Garrett as Paul Rogers, Linda Manz as Maxine Gripp, Ralph Seymour as Leroy Curtis and Zoé Chauveau as Marie-Christine Bresson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Longshot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Longshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longshot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longshot (1981)?
- In US, Longshot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Longshot worth watching?
- Longshot holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Longshot?
- Longshot stars Leif Garrett, Linda Manz, Ralph Seymour, Zoé Chauveau and Venantino Venantini.
- When was Longshot released?
- Longshot was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.