Coast to Coast (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1980, Coast to Coast is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 95 minutes. “Either way, love will win in the end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Madie is a neurotic, wealthy woman who escapes from a New York state mental hospital where her unwholesome husband had her committed to avoid the trial of a expensive divorce. Madie hitches a ride back to California with a certain Charles Callahan, a debt-ridden truck driver. Madie and Charles eventually fall in love while evading an assortment of bad guys including a pair of thugs hired by Madie's husband to prevent her from returning to California, and a repo man sent to reclaim Charles' truck
Who’s in it. Coast to Coast stars Dyan Cannon as Madie Levrington, Robert Blake as Charles Callahan, Quinn K. Redeker as Benjamin Levrington and Michael Lerner as Dr. Frederick Froll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Coast to Coast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coast to Coast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coast to Coast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coast to Coast (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coast to Coast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coast to Coast worth watching?
- Coast to Coast holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coast to Coast?
- Coast to Coast stars Dyan Cannon, Robert Blake, Quinn K. Redeker, Michael Lerner and Maxine Stuart.
- When was Coast to Coast released?
- Coast to Coast was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.