Hotshot (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1987, Hotshot is a drama film directed by Rick King, running about 99 minutes. “It takes more than talent to become a winner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance.
Who’s in it. Hotshot stars Jim Youngs as Jimmy Kristidis, Pelé as Santos, Mario Van Peebles as Winston and Penelope Ann Miller as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Hotshot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hotshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotshot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotshot (1987)?
- In US, Hotshot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hotshot worth watching?
- Hotshot holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotshot?
- Hotshot stars Jim Youngs, Pelé, Mario Van Peebles, Penelope Ann Miller and Leon Russom.
- When was Hotshot released?
- Hotshot was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.