Coach (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1978, Coach is a comedy and romance film directed by Bud Townsend, running about 100 minutes. “Everybody Loves A Winner” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, blonde and beautiful woman is hired to coach a team of underachieving basketball players and against all odds, leads them to victory.
Who’s in it. Coach stars Cathy Lee Crosby as Randy, Michael Biehn as Jack, Keenan Wynn as Fenton Granger and Channing Clarkson as Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Coach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coach (1978)?
- In US, Coach is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coach worth watching?
- Coach holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coach?
- Coach stars Cathy Lee Crosby, Michael Biehn, Keenan Wynn, Channing Clarkson and Steve Nevil.
- When was Coach released?
- Coach was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.