Rooster (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1982, Rooster is a comedy, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Russ Mayberry, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A physically small police psychologist and a physically large insurance detective team up on an arson case.
Who’s in it. Rooster stars Paul Williams as Rooster Steele, Pat McCormick as Sweets McBride, J.D. Cannon as Chief Willard T. Coburn and Ed Lauter as Jack Claggert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Rooster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rooster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rooster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rooster (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rooster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rooster worth watching?
- Rooster holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rooster?
- Rooster stars Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, J.D. Cannon, Ed Lauter and Jill St. John.
- When was Rooster released?
- Rooster was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.