

Five Easy Pieces
“He rode the fast lane on the road to nowhere.”
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.
Where to watch Five Easy Pieces in United States
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Where is Five Easy Pieces streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces is a 1970 English-language drama film directed by Bob Rafelson. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Five Easy Pieces was produced by BBS Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 12, 1970, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bob Rafelson
- Writers
- Carole Eastman, Bob Rafelson
- Release date
- September 12, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures
Five Easy Pieces cast & crew
Five Easy Pieces was directed by Bob Rafelson and written by Carole Eastman and Bob Rafelson.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Robert Eroica Dupea, Karen Black as Rayette Dipesto, Susan Anspach as Catherine Van Oost, Lois Smith as Partita Dupea, Ralph Waite as Carl Fidelio Dupea, and Billy Green Bush as Elton.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by László Kovács and it was produced by Richard Wechsler and Bob Rafelson.
Is Five Easy Pieces worth watching?
Five Easy Pieces holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 595 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Five Easy Pieces is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Five Easy Pieces
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Cast of Five Easy Pieces

Jack Nicholson
Robert Eroica Dupea

Karen Black
Rayette Dipesto

Susan Anspach
Catherine Van Oost

Lois Smith
Partita Dupea

Ralph Waite
Carl Fidelio Dupea

Billy Green Bush
Elton

Irene Dailey
Samia Glavia

Toni Basil
Terry Grouse

Lorna Thayer
Waitress

Richard Stahl
Recording Engineer

Helena Kallianiotes
Palm Apodaca

William Challee
Nicholas Dupea
Five Easy Pieces — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Five Easy Pieces in United States?
Five Easy Pieces is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Five Easy Pieces on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Five Easy Pieces is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Five Easy Pieces in?
Five Easy Pieces is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Five Easy Pieces?
Five Easy Pieces runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Five Easy Pieces rated?
Five Easy Pieces is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 595 ratings.











