Kingpin (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Kingpin is a comedy film directed by Bobby Farrelly, running about 114 minutes. “You wouldn't want to meet these pinheads in an alley.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Who’s in it. Kingpin stars Woody Harrelson as Roy Munson, Randy Quaid as Ishmael Boorg, Vanessa Angel as Claudia and Bill Murray as Ernie McCracken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kingpin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25M 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 Kingpin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kingpin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kingpin (1996)?
- In US, Kingpin 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 Kingpin worth watching?
- Kingpin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kingpin?
- Kingpin stars Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray and Chris Elliott.
- When was Kingpin released?
- Kingpin was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.