The Rowdyman (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, The Rowdyman is a drama film directed by Peter Carter, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions. (IMDb)
Who’s in it. The Rowdyman stars Gordon Pinsent as Will Cole, Frank Converse as Andrew Scott, Will Geer as Stan and Linda Goranson as Ruth Lowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Rowdyman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rowdyman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rowdyman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rowdyman (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rowdyman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rowdyman worth watching?
- The Rowdyman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rowdyman?
- The Rowdyman stars Gordon Pinsent, Frank Converse, Will Geer, Linda Goranson and Ted Henley.
- When was The Rowdyman released?
- The Rowdyman was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.