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Five Easy Pieces

1970·Movie·R·98 min·7.1(595)

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.

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Where to watch Five Easy Pieces in United States

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Where is Five Easy Pieces streaming around the world?

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United StatesThe Roku Channel, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaSony Pictures Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomBFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
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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

Jack Nicholson

Robert Eroica Dupea

Karen Black

Karen Black

Rayette Dipesto

Susan Anspach

Susan Anspach

Catherine Van Oost

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Partita Dupea

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

Carl Fidelio Dupea

Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

Elton

Irene Dailey

Irene Dailey

Samia Glavia

Toni Basil

Toni Basil

Terry Grouse

Lorna Thayer

Lorna Thayer

Waitress

Richard Stahl

Richard Stahl

Recording Engineer

Helena Kallianiotes

Helena Kallianiotes

Palm Apodaca

William Challee

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.

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