The Program
“Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Glory unites them.”
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Program
The Program is a 1993 English-language drama, action and romance film directed by David S. Ward. The cast is led by James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. 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.
The Program was produced by Touchstone Pictures and The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 24, 1993, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Writers
- David S. Ward, Aaron Latham
- Release date
- September 24, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
The Program cast & crew
The Program was directed by David S. Ward and written by David S. Ward and Aaron Latham.
The cast features James Caan as Sam Winters, Halle Berry as Autumn Haley, Omar Epps as Darnell Jefferson, Craig Sheffer as Joe Kane, Kristy Swanson as Camille Shafer, and Abraham Benrubi as Bud-Lite Kaminski.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Victor Hammer, and it was produced by Tom Rothman and Duncan Henderson.
Is The Program worth watching?
The Program holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and romance, The Program is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Program
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Cast of The Program
James Caan
Sam Winters
Halle Berry
Autumn Haley
Omar Epps
Darnell Jefferson
Craig Sheffer
Joe Kane
Kristy Swanson
Camille Shafer
Abraham Benrubi
Bud-Lite Kaminski
Duane Davis
Alvin Mack
Jon Pennell
Bobby Collins
Andrew Bryniarski
Steve Lattimer
Michael Flippo
Coach Humes
Ernest Dixon
Coach Clayton
Joey Lauren Adams
Louanne
The Program — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Program in United States?
The Program 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 Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Program in?
The Program is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Program?
The Program runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Program rated?
The Program is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 109 ratings.
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