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Downhill Racer

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1969 | 101 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 WGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 95K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Ritchie

  • Robert RedfordDavid Chappellet
  • Gene HackmanEugene Claire
  • Camilla SparvCarole Stahl
  • Karl Michael VoglerMachet
  • Jim McMullanJohnny Creech
  • Kathleen CrowleyAmerican Newspaper Woman
  • Dabney ColemanMayo
  • Kenneth KirkD.K.
  • Oren StevensKipsmith
  • Jerry DexterEngel