Going in Style (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Going in Style is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Martin Brest, running about 97 minutes. “Whether they win or lose, they'll be "Going in Style"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three senior citizens in their 70s who live together are slowly decaying in endless days with nothing to do but feed the birds. One of them comes up with an idea - rob a bank. They certainly could use the money if they get away with it and if they are caught, what could happen to three old men?
Who’s in it. Going in Style stars George Burns as Joe Harris, Art Carney as Al, Lee Strasberg as Willie and Charles Hallahan as Pete McCaffrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Going in Style has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Going in Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going in Style 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 Going in Style (1979)?
- In US, Going in Style is available to 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 Going in Style worth watching?
- Going in Style holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going in Style?
- Going in Style stars George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan and Pamela Payton-Wright.
- When was Going in Style released?
- Going in Style was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.