Official movie poster for Every Which Way but Loose (1978), a comedy adventure film

Every Which Way but Loose(1978)

Clint Eastwood will turn you Every Which Way But Loose

6.1(529)1h 50m1978-12-16
ComedyAdventureDrama

Every Which Way but Loose Synopsis

Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. Like other guys, Philo finally falls in love - with a flighty singer who leads him on a screwball chase across the American Southwest. Nothing's in the way except a motorcycle gang, some cops, and legendary brawler Tank Murdock.

Every Which Way but Loose (1978) is a comedy, adventure and drama film directed by James Fargo, released on December 16, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis and Manis. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 529 ratings.

Director:
James Fargo
Writers:
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Producers:
Robert Daley
Cinematographer:
Rexford L. Metz
Production:
Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget:
$5,000,000
Revenue:
$85,196,485
Status:
Released

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Every Which Way but Loose Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 529 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

I think he's spending too much time with Clyde. Every Which Way But Loose is directed by James Fargo and written by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg. It stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo and Manis The Orangutan. It surprised the studio executives, even had them sweating about the release, but the adventures of Philo Beddoe (Eastwood) and his pet Orangutan proved to be a smash hit at the box…

Reviewed on November 17, 2019

r96sk

6/10

A bit forgettable, if nothing terrible. Clint Eastwood is solid enough, while the supporting Geoffrey Lewis, Sondra Locke and Ruth Gordon have a couple of moments. The plot is a little meandering and doesn't hold enough entertainment, even with an orangutan being present throughout <em>'Every Which Way but Loose'</em>. I found the pacing to be slower than I would've liked and the characters opposite the lead to be…

Reviewed on January 19, 2022

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Every Which Way but Loose – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Every Which Way but Loose online?

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Every Which Way but Loose (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Every Which Way but Loose?

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The main cast of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) includes Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Manis and Beverly D'Angelo. The film was directed by James Fargo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Every Which Way but Loose released?

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Every Which Way but Loose was released on December 16, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.

Is Every Which Way but Loose worth watching?

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Every Which Way but Loose (1978) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 529 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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