Staying Alive (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Staying Alive is a drama and music film directed by Sylvester Stallone, running about 93 minutes. “Tony Manero knows the old days are over – But nobody's gonna tell him he can't feel that good again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's five years later and Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever is still burning. Now he's strutting toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.
Who’s in it. Staying Alive stars John Travolta as Tony Manero, Cynthia Rhodes as Jackie, Finola Hughes as Laura and Steve Inwood as Jesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Staying Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.9M at the box office.
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 Staying Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Staying Alive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Staying Alive (1983)?
- In US, Staying Alive 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 Staying Alive worth watching?
- Staying Alive holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Staying Alive?
- Staying Alive stars John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes, Steve Inwood and Julie Bovasso.
- When was Staying Alive released?
- Staying Alive was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.