Stay Hungry(1976)
If you've got an appetite for life…
Stay Hungry Synopsis
A dishonest businessman asks rich layabout Craig Blake to help him buy a gym, which will be demolished for a development project in Alabama. But after spending time with weightlifter Joe Santo and gym worker Mary Tate Farnsworth, Craig wants out of the deal. The property negotiations turn ugly, causing a brawl at the gym and a spectacle at a big bodybuilding meet, as Craig learns that it's not easy to turn your back on fair-weather friends.
Stay Hungry (1976) is a comedy and drama film directed by Bob Rafelson, released on April 23, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger and R.G. Armstrong. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Rafelson
- Writers:
- Charles Gaines, Bob Rafelson, Charles Gaines
- Producers:
- Harold Schneider, Bob Rafelson
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Byron Berline
- Production:
- United Artists, Outov Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,854,765
- Status:
- Released
Stay Hungry (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stay Hungry before you stream it.
Stay Hungry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Craig Blake
Sally Field
as Mary Tate Farnsworth
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Joe Santo
R.G. Armstrong
as Thor Erickson
Robert Englund
as Franklin
Helena Kallianiotes
as Anita
Roger E. Mosley
as Newton
Woodrow Parfrey
as Uncle Albert
Scatman Crothers
as William
Kathleen Miller
as Dorothy Stephens
Fannie Flagg
as Amy
Joanna Cassidy
as Zoe
Key crew
Directed by Bob Rafelson, written by Charles Gaines, Bob Rafelson and Charles Gaines, produced by Harold Schneider and Bob Rafelson.
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Stay Hungry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 91 ratings.
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Stay Hungry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stay Hungry online?
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Stay Hungry (1976) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, 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 Stay Hungry?
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The main cast of Stay Hungry (1976) includes Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong and Robert Englund. The film was directed by Bob Rafelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stay Hungry released?
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Stay Hungry was released on April 23, 1976 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Stay Hungry worth watching?
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Stay Hungry (1976) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stay Hungry?
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Yes. The official Stay Hungry trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.