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Inside Moves (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1980, Inside Moves is a drama film directed by Richard Donner, running about 113 minutes. “A film to make you feel good again... Step INSIDE Max's bar... It will be one of the best MOVES you've ever made!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Rory and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?

Who’s in it. Inside Moves stars John Savage as Roary, David Morse as Jerry Maxwell, Diana Scarwid as Louise and Amy Wright as Anne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Inside Moves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Inside Moves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Inside Moves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Inside Moves (1980)?
In US, Inside Moves is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Inside Moves worth watching?
Inside Moves holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Inside Moves?
Inside Moves stars John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright and Tony Burton.
When was Inside Moves released?
Inside Moves was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.