American Anthem (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1986, American Anthem is a romance film directed by Albert Magnoli, running about 102 minutes. “The struggle. The striving. The sweat. The hopes. The heartbreaks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition and is working at his father's bike shop. Julie is the new girl at his old gym, who has moved to town to train with their powerful coach. Inspired by Julie, Steve resumes training. While dealing with the conflicts in their personal lives and the stress of training, they prepare for the US Olympic Trials.
Who’s in it. American Anthem stars Mitch Gaylord as Steve Tevere, Tiny Wells as Jake, Janet Jones as Julie Lloyd and Michael Pataki as Coach Soranhoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, American Anthem has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M 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 American Anthem page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Anthem tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Anthem (1986)?
- In US, American Anthem 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 American Anthem worth watching?
- American Anthem holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Anthem?
- American Anthem stars Mitch Gaylord, Tiny Wells, Janet Jones, Michael Pataki and Maria Anz.