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Against All Odds

Seen it?

1984 | 121 min | Crime, Romance, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved True Romance, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Terry Brogan, a cynical former football star, is hired to find Jessie Wyler, the runaway mistress of ruthless LA nightclub owner Jake Wise. But trouble brews when he tracks down and falls in love with the beautiful Jessie on a Mexican island—and Jake dispatches his henchman to bring the lovers back.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 235K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Taylor Hackford

  • Jeff BridgesTerry Brogan
  • Rachel WardJessie Wyler
  • James WoodsJake Wise
  • Alex KarrasHank Sully
  • Jane GreerMrs. Wyler
  • Richard WidmarkBen Caxton
  • Dorian HarewoodTommy
  • Swoosie KurtzEdie
  • Saul RubinekSteve Kirsch
  • Pat CorleyEd Phillips