Tough Enough (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1983, Tough Enough is an action, drama and romance film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 106 minutes. “They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest to earn some cash to pay his bills. Amazingly enough, he wins it, and is picked to go onto the national finals. He's torn between his first love, music, and the glitz, glamor and money of the "Tough Man" world.
Who’s in it. Tough Enough stars Dennis Quaid as Art Long, Carlene Watkins as Caroline Long, Stan Shaw as P.T. Coolidge and Pam Grier as Myra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Tough Enough has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tough Enough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tough Enough 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 Tough Enough (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tough Enough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tough Enough worth watching?
- Tough Enough holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Tough Enough?
- Tough Enough stars Dennis Quaid, Carlene Watkins, Stan Shaw, Pam Grier and Warren Oates.
- When was Tough Enough released?
- Tough Enough was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.