High-Ballin' (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1978, High-Ballin' is an action and thriller film directed by Peter Carter, running about 97 minutes. “Truckin' is one thing, High-Ballin' is another, and the way they do it is something else!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a rash of targeted hijackings threatens to derail the independent trucking business, rig driver "Iron" Duke and his visiting friend Rane put the brakes on the bad guys by taking the law into their own hands. But their vigilante plan involves going toe-to-toe with powerful trucker boss King Carroll and his henchmen, who've been driving everyone out of the game.
Who’s in it. High-Ballin' stars Peter Fonda as Rane, Jerry Reed as Duke, Helen Shaver as Pickup and Harvey Atkin as Buzz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, High-Ballin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High-Ballin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of High-Ballin' 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 High-Ballin' (1978)?
- In US, High-Ballin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High-Ballin' worth watching?
- High-Ballin' holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High-Ballin'?
- High-Ballin' stars Peter Fonda, Jerry Reed, Helen Shaver, Harvey Atkin and Chris Wiggins.
- When was High-Ballin' released?
- High-Ballin' was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.