The Program (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, The Program is an action, drama and romance film directed by David S. Ward, running about 112 minutes. “From Different Worlds They Come To Prove Themselves In The Gritty World of College Football.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Who’s in it. The Program stars James Caan as Sam Winters, Halle Berry as Autumn Haley, Omar Epps as Darnell Jefferson and Craig Sheffer as Joe Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Program has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23M at the box office.
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 The Program page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Program 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 The Program (1993)?
- In US, The Program 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 The Program worth watching?
- The Program holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Program?
- The Program stars James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer and Kristy Swanson.
- When was The Program released?
- The Program was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.