Number One (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, Number One is a drama film directed by Tom Gries, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A former football hero cannot accept his career is over. He loses himself in alcohol and women.
Who’s in it. Number One stars Charlton Heston as Ron "Cat" Catlan, Jessica Walter as Julie Catlan, Bruce Dern as Richie Fowler and John Randolph as Coach James Southerd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Number One 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 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 Number One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Number One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Number One (1969)?
- In US, Number One is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Number One worth watching?
- Number One holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Number One?
- Number One stars Charlton Heston, Jessica Walter, Bruce Dern, John Randolph and Diana Muldaur.
- When was Number One released?
- Number One was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.