Making It (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film

Released in 1971, Making It is a comedy and drama film directed by John Erman, running about 97 minutes. “Don't make up your mind about Phil Fuller until the very last frame of the film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this coming of age comedy, a cocky high school student thinks nothing of using the people around him to satisfy his self-centered needs, until someone in his life gets pregnant.
Who’s in it. Making It stars Kristoffer Tabori as Phil Fuller, Marlyn Mason as Yvonne, Bob Balaban as Wilkie and Lawrence Pressman as Mallory, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making It (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Making It?
- Making It stars Kristoffer Tabori, Marlyn Mason, Bob Balaban, Lawrence Pressman and Louise Latham.
- When was Making It released?
- Making It was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.