Skateboard (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, Skateboard is an action and comedy film directed by George Gage, running about 97 minutes. “The movie that defies gravity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Hollywood agent finds himself in debt to a powerful bookie. To make a fast buck, he creates a team of exceptionally talented skateboarders and enters them in a downhill race. If they win, they will get $20,000
Who’s in it. Skateboard stars Allen Garfield as Manny Bloom, Kathleen Lloyd as Millicent Broderick, Leif Garrett as Brad Harris and Tony Alva as Tony Bluetile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Skateboard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skateboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skateboard 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 Skateboard (1978)?
- In US, Skateboard is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skateboard worth watching?
- Skateboard holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Skateboard?
- Skateboard stars Allen Garfield, Kathleen Lloyd, Leif Garrett, Tony Alva and Antony Carbone.
- When was Skateboard released?
- Skateboard was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.