The Great Waldo Pepper (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, The Great Waldo Pepper is an action, drama and adventure film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 108 minutes. “It was a time of heroes...of daredevils, and dames...and Waldo” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biplane pilot who had missed flying in WWI takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory he had missed.
Who’s in it. The Great Waldo Pepper stars Robert Redford as Waldo Pepper, Susan Sarandon as Mary Beth, Geoffrey Lewis as Newt and Bo Svenson as Axel Olsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Great Waldo Pepper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and 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 The Great Waldo Pepper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Waldo Pepper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)?
- In US, The Great Waldo Pepper is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and 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 The Great Waldo Pepper worth watching?
- The Great Waldo Pepper holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Waldo Pepper?
- The Great Waldo Pepper stars Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Geoffrey Lewis, Bo Svenson and Bo Brundin.
- When was The Great Waldo Pepper released?
- The Great Waldo Pepper was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.