Goin' South
“In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.”
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
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Where is Goin' South streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Goin' South
Goin' South is a 1978 English-language comedy, western and romance film directed by Jack Nicholson. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Goin' South was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 1978, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jack Nicholson
- Writers
- Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell, John Herman Shaner
- Release date
- October 6, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Goin' South cast & crew
Goin' South was directed by Jack Nicholson and written by Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell, and John Herman Shaner.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Henry Moon, Mary Steenburgen as Julia Tate, Christopher Lloyd as Towfield, John Belushi as Hector, Veronica Cartwright as Hermine, and Richard Bradford as Sheriff Kyle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Perry Botkin Jr., cinematography is by Néstor Almendros, and it was produced by Harold Schneider and Harry Gittes.
Is Goin' South worth watching?
Goin' South holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 167 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, western, and romance, Goin' South is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Goin' South
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Cast of Goin' South
Jack Nicholson
Henry Moon
Mary Steenburgen
Julia Tate
Christopher Lloyd
Towfield
John Belushi
Hector
Veronica Cartwright
Hermine
Richard Bradford
Sheriff Kyle
Jeff Morris
Big Abe
Danny DeVito
Hog
Tracey Walter
Coogan
Gerald H. Reynolds
Polty
Luana Anders
Mrs. Anderson
George W. Smith
Mr. Anderson
Goin' South — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Goin' South in United States?
Goin' South is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Goin' South on Hoopla?
Yes — Goin' South is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Goin' South in?
Goin' South is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Goin' South?
Goin' South runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Goin' South rated?
Goin' South is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 167 ratings.
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