Man's Favorite Sport? (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Man's Favorite Sport? is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 120 minutes. “It takes a girl to supply the answer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roger Willoughby is a renowned fishing expert, who, unbeknownst to his friends, co-workers, or boss, has never cast a line in his life. One day, he crosses paths with Abigail Paige, a sweetly annoying girl who has just badgered his boss into signing Roger up for an annual fishing tournament.
Who’s in it. Man's Favorite Sport? stars Rock Hudson as Roger Willoughby, Paula Prentiss as Abigail Page, Maria Perschy as Isolde 'Easy' Mueller and John McGiver as William Cadwalader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Man's Favorite Sport? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Man's Favorite Sport? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man's Favorite Sport? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man's Favorite Sport? (1964)?
- In US, Man's Favorite Sport? is available to 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 Man's Favorite Sport? worth watching?
- Man's Favorite Sport? holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man's Favorite Sport??
- Man's Favorite Sport? stars Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss, Maria Perschy, John McGiver and Charlene Holt.
- When was Man's Favorite Sport? released?
- Man's Favorite Sport? was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.