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The Longshot

1986Movie1 h 29 min

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.

Good for

Friends night
Party vibe
Teens

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Not for warmth.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Paul Bartel
Written by: Tim Conway
Produced by: Lang Elliott
Music by: Charles Fox

Everyone

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Facts

January 17, 1986 · 1 h 29 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: January 17, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $256,301
Available in: 4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Longshot?"

Questions about The Longshot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Longshot?

In the United States, The Longshot streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Longshot worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4).

Will The Longshot make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Longshot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.