Official movie poster for Hopscotch (1980), a comedy adventure film

Hopscotch(1980)

The most dangerous man in the world. He's about to expose the CIA, the FBI, the KGB ... and himself.

7.0(186)1h 44m1980-09-26
ComedyAdventure

Hopscotch Synopsis

When CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to Austria where he begins work on a memoir that will expose all his former agency's covert practices. The CIA catches wind of the book and sends other agents after him, initiating a frenetic game of cat and mouse that spans the globe.

Hopscotch (1980) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Ronald Neame, released on September 26, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Sam Waterston and Ned Beatty. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 186 ratings.

Director:
Ronald Neame
Writers:
Bryan Forbes, Brian Garfield, Brian Garfield
Producers:
Edie Landau, Ely A. Landau
Cinematographer:
Arthur Ibbetson
Composer:
Ian Fraser
Production:
Connelly Associates, Ely and Edy Landau, International Film Investors, Shan Productions
Status:
Released

Hopscotch (1980) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Hopscotch before you stream it.

Hopscotch Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 186 ratings.

John Chard

A simply delightful little film. After growing tired of the job, CIA agent Miles Kendig decides to get out of the business once and for all. Fearing that his peace, and maybe his life, could be threatened by the organisation, he tells them that unless he is left alone he will spill the beans on all the secrets that he knows about. They call his bluff, thinking he is full of bitter hot air, so he promptly starts…

Reviewed on June 14, 2020

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Hopscotch – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Hopscotch online?

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Hopscotch (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Hopscotch?

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The main cast of Hopscotch (1980) includes Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Sam Waterston, Ned Beatty and Herbert Lom. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Hopscotch released?

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Hopscotch was released on September 26, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.

Is Hopscotch worth watching?

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Hopscotch (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 186 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Hopscotch?

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Yes. The official Hopscotch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.