High Stakes (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1986, High Stakes is a comedy film directed by Larry Kent, running about 82 minutes. “She was high class... He was highly confused...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard boiled tales of tough molls and trigger happy gangsters, screwball chases, and wartime intrigue are spun together in this send-up of the 40's film noir adventure, with a modern twist. Stars David Foley, Roberta Weiss.
Who’s in it. High Stakes stars Dave Foley as Bo Baker, Roberta Weiss as Terry Carson, Jackson Davies as Billings and Winston Rekert as Dorian Kruger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, High Stakes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Stakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Stakes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Stakes (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Stakes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is High Stakes worth watching?
- High Stakes holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Stakes?
- High Stakes stars Dave Foley, Roberta Weiss, Jackson Davies, Winston Rekert and Blu Mankuma.
- When was High Stakes released?
- High Stakes was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.