Just Getting Started (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 2017, Just Getting Started is an action and comedy film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 91 minutes. “Chivalry meets rivalry” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Duke Diver is living the high life as the freewheeling manager of a luxurious resort in Palm Springs, Calif. He soon faces competition from Leo, a former military man who likes the same woman that Duke is interested in. When Diver's past suddenly catches up with him, he must put aside his differences and reluctantly team up with Leo to stop whoever is trying to kill him.

Who’s in it. Just Getting Started stars Morgan Freeman as Duke, Tommy Lee Jones as Leo, Rene Russo as Suzie and Joe Pantoliano as Joey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Just Getting Started has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Just Getting Started page.

If you liked it. Fans of Just Getting Started 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 Just Getting Started (2017)?
In US, Just Getting Started is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, 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 Just Getting Started worth watching?
Just Getting Started holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Just Getting Started?
Just Getting Started stars Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Russo, Joe Pantoliano and Glenne Headly.
When was Just Getting Started released?
Just Getting Started was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.