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Rollercoaster

1977Movie1 h 59 minPG

Thriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes53%49%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes53%49%

Summary

A young terrorist kills and injures patrons of a Norfolk amusement park by placing homemade explosives on the track of one of its roller coasters. After staging a similar incident in Pittsburgh, he sends a tape to a meeting of major amusement park executives in Chicago, demanding $1 million to make him stop.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
James Goldstone
Written by
William Link, Richard Levinson, Tommy Cook
Produced by
Jennings Lang
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

Everyone

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Facts

June 10, 1977 · 1 h 59 min · PG

Released
June 10, 1977
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Amusement Park of Doom, They Look Just Like Everyone Else!, Deadpan Snarker +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rollercoaster?"

Questions about Rollercoaster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rollercoaster?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Rollercoaster worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 53%).

Is Rollercoaster okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Rollercoaster?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Rollercoaster scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Rollercoaster a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.

What tropes does Rollercoaster use?

Amusement Park of DoomThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Deadpan SnarkerXanatos Speed ChessLarge HamHostage SituationTeeth-Clenched TeamworkSoundtrack DissonanceStoners Are FunnyJerk with a Heart of GoldNon-Action GuyFailed a Spot Checkand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Amusement Park of Doom, They Look Just Like Everyone Else!, and Deadpan Snarker.