Champions (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Champions is a drama and romance film directed by John Irvin, running about 106 minutes. “Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Who’s in it. Champions stars John Hurt as Bob Champion, Jan Francis as Jo Beswick, Edward Woodward as Josh Gifford and Ben Johnson as Burly Cocks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Champions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Champions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champions (1984)?
- In US, Champions is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Champions worth watching?
- Champions holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champions?
- Champions stars John Hurt, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward, Ben Johnson and Kirstie Alley.
- When was Champions released?
- Champions was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.