Hooper
Seen it?1978 | 99 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 13 times its budget, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$78 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 86K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hal Needham
- Burt ReynoldsSonny Hooper
- Jan-Michael VincentDelmore "Ski" Shidski
- Sally FieldGwen Doyle
- Brian KeithJocko Doyle
- John MarleyMax Berns
- Robert KleinRoger Deal
- James BestCully
- Adam WestAdam
- Alfie WiseTony
- Terry BradshawSherman