Marathon Man (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1976, Marathon Man is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 125 minutes. “One man's dangerous attempts to clear his father's name” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.
Who’s in it. Marathon Man stars Dustin Hoffman as Babe, Laurence Olivier as Szell, Roy Scheider as Doc and William Devane as Janeway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Marathon Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marathon Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marathon Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marathon Man (1976)?
- In US, Marathon Man is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marathon Man worth watching?
- Marathon Man holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marathon Man?
- Marathon Man stars Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane and Marthe Keller.
- When was Marathon Man released?
- Marathon Man was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.