The Cannonball Run
“You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.”
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brollie | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About The Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run is a 1981 English-language action, comedy and family film directed by Hal Needham. The cast is led by Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings.
The Cannonball Run was produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest and Albert S. Ruddy Productions and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on June 19, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $72 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Brock Yates
- Release date
- June 19, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $72 million
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Albert S. Ruddy Productions
The Cannonball Run cast & crew
The Cannonball Run was directed by Hal Needham and written by Brock Yates.
The cast features Burt Reynolds as J.J. McClure, Roger Moore as Seymour, Farrah Fawcett as Pamela, Dom DeLuise as Victor, Dean Martin as Jamie Blake, and Sammy Davis Jr. as Fenderbaum.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Capps, cinematography is by Michael C. Butler, and it was produced by Albert S. Ruddy and Raymond Chow.
Is The Cannonball Run worth watching?
The Cannonball Run holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 700 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and family, The Cannonball Run is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Cannonball Run
Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure
Roger Moore
Seymour
Farrah Fawcett
Pamela
Dom DeLuise
Victor
Dean Martin
Jamie Blake
Sammy Davis Jr.
Fenderbaum
Jack Elam
Doctor
Adrienne Barbeau
Marcie
Terry Bradshaw
Terry
Jackie Chan
Subaru Driver #1
Bert Convy
Brad
Jamie Farr
Sheik
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The Cannonball Run — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cannonball Run in United States?
The Cannonball Run is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Cannonball Run in?
The Cannonball Run is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Cannonball Run rated?
The Cannonball Run is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 700 ratings.
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