The Club (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, The Club is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 96 minutes. “In this club nobody plays by the rules...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The club buys a talented young player, Geoff, for a record sum of money. The team members do not like their new star and friction develops immediately. Game after game is lost until Geoff begins to realize that there is more at stake than just his own career.
Who’s in it. The Club stars Jack Thompson as Laurie Holden, Graham Kennedy as Ted Parker, Frank Wilson as Jock Reily and John Howard as Geoff Hayward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Club (1980)?
- In GB, The Club is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Club worth watching?
- The Club holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Club?
- The Club stars Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy, Frank Wilson, John Howard and Harold Hopkins.
- When was The Club released?
- The Club was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.