Official movie poster for Rollerball (1975), a science fiction action film

Rollerball(1975)

In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game

6.3(642)2h 5m1975-06-25
Science FictionAction

Rollerball Synopsis

In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.

Rollerball (1975) is a science fiction and action film directed by Norman Jewison, released on June 25, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams and John Beck. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 642 ratings.

Director:
Norman Jewison
Writers:
William Harrison, William Harrison
Producers:
Norman Jewison
Cinematographer:
Douglas Slocombe
Composer:
André Previn
Production:
United Artists, Algonquin
Budget:
$6,000,000
Revenue:
$30,000,000
Status:
Released

Rollerball (1975) Trailer

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ROLLERBALL (1975) | Houston Vs. Tokyo Match | MGM

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ROLLERBALL (1975) | The Corporation Wants Jonathan to Retire | MGM

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ROLLERBALL (1975) | Opening Match Scene | MGM

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ROLLERBALL (1975) | Training Speech | James Caan Scene | MGM

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Rollerball Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 642 ratings.

John Chard

7.5/10

2018… Norman Jewison and William Harrison expand Harrison’s short story into a full length feature film, with great results. Story takes place in 2018 and the world is a global corporate state, a hegemony of six ruling cartels. There are no wars, poverty and etc, so the cartels provide the antidote to pent up frustrations with Rollerball, a bloodthirsty arena sport where no quarter is given or taken. But when the…

Reviewed on December 29, 2014

CinemaSerf

6/10

"Rollerball" is a violent, quickly paced and ruthless sport and "Jonathan E" (James Caan) is it's acclaimed hero. Dominant and popular, the crowd love him - but his boss "Bartholomew" (John Houseman) tells him it's time to retire. Their world is run by big corporations and these are not to be readily defied - but "Jonathan" isn't going to play ball. He is not going to sacrifice his fame, fortune and adulation…

Reviewed on July 7, 2024

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Rollerball – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Rollerball online?

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Rollerball (1975) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Rollerball?

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The main cast of Rollerball (1975) includes James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck and Moses Gunn. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Rollerball released?

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Rollerball was released on June 25, 1975 and runs for 2h 5m.

Is Rollerball worth watching?

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Rollerball (1975) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 642 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Rollerball?

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