Our Winning Season (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1978, Our Winning Season is a drama and romance film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 92 minutes. “Your senior year lasts the rest of your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This teen drama follows high-school senior David Wakefield, a talented runner who is set on leading his track-and-field team to victory. As David continues to hone his running skills, he carries on a romance with his pretty sweetheart, Alice Baker, and struggles with other issues that come with the transition to adulthood. Also factoring into David's life is the Vietnam War, with the draft fully underway and young men being regularly called into service.
Who’s in it. Our Winning Season stars Scott Jacoby as David Wakefield, Deborah Benson as Alice Baker, Dennis Quaid as Paul Morelli and Robert Wahler as Burton Fleishauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Our Winning Season has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Our Winning Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Winning Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Winning Season (1978)?
- In US, Our Winning Season 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 Our Winning Season worth watching?
- Our Winning Season holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Winning Season?
- Our Winning Season stars Scott Jacoby, Deborah Benson, Dennis Quaid, Robert Wahler and Randy Hermann.
- When was Our Winning Season released?
- Our Winning Season was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
