California Split
“…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."”
Carefree single guy Charlie Waters rooms with two lovely prostitutes, Barbara Miller and Susan Peters, and lives to gamble. Along with his glum betting buddy, Bill Denny, Charlie sets out on a gambling streak in search of the ever-elusive big payday. While Charlie and Bill have some lucky moments, they also have to contend with serious setbacks that threaten to derail their hedonistic betting binge.
Where to watch California Split in United States
Can I watch California Split in United States? California Split isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is California Split streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About California Split
California Split is a 1974 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Robert Altman. The cast is led by George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
California Split was produced by Spelling-Goldberg Productions, Persky-Bright Productions, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 1974, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Writers
- Joseph Walsh
- Release date
- August 7, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions, Persky-Bright Productions, Columbia Pictures
California Split cast & crew
California Split was directed by Robert Altman and written by Joseph Walsh.
The cast features George Segal as Bill Denny, Elliott Gould as Charlie Waters, Ann Prentiss as Barbara Miller, Gwen Welles as Susan Peters, Edward Walsh as Lew, and Joseph Walsh as Sparkie.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Paul Lohmann and it was produced by Leonard Goldberg and Joseph Walsh.
Is California Split worth watching?
California Split holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, California Split is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch California Split
California Split isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of California Split
George Segal
Bill Denny
Elliott Gould
Charlie Waters
Ann Prentiss
Barbara Miller
Gwen Welles
Susan Peters
Edward Walsh
Lew
Joseph Walsh
Sparkie
Bert Remsen
Helen Brown
Barbara London
Lady on the Bus
Barbara Ruick
Reno Barmaid
Jay Fletcher
Robber
Jeff Goldblum
Lloyd Harris
Barbara Colby
Receptionist
California Split — FAQs
▸Where can I watch California Split in United States?
California Split is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is California Split in?
California Split is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is California Split?
California Split runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is California Split rated?
California Split is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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