Caveman (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Caveman is a comedy and adventure film directed by Carl Gottlieb, running about 91 minutes. “A pre-histerical comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Who’s in it. Caveman stars Ringo Starr as Atouk, Dennis Quaid as Lar, Shelley Long as Tala and Jack Gilford as Gog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Caveman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caveman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caveman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caveman (1981)?
- In US, Caveman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caveman worth watching?
- Caveman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caveman?
- Caveman stars Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford and Barbara Bach.
- When was Caveman released?
- Caveman was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.