Hot Potato (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1976, Hot Potato is an action film directed by Oscar Williams, running about 87 minutes. “The adventure movie to end them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martial-arts expert tries to rescue an ambassador's daughter who was kidnapped in Thailand.
Who’s in it. Hot Potato stars Jim Kelly as Jones, George Memmoli as Leonardo Pizzarelli / White Rhino, Geoffrey Binney as Johnny Chicago and Irene Tsu as Detective Sgt. Pam Varaje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hot Potato has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Hot Potato page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Potato 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 Hot Potato (1976)?
- In US, Hot Potato 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 Hot Potato worth watching?
- Hot Potato holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Potato?
- Hot Potato stars Jim Kelly, George Memmoli, Geoffrey Binney, Irene Tsu and Sam Hiona.
- When was Hot Potato released?
- Hot Potato was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.