Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Slap Shot' right now, here are some key details about the Universal Pictures drama flick. Slap Shot starring Paul Newman, Strother Martin, Michael Ontkean, Jennifer Warren has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min. The release date of the movie is February 25th, 1977. The movie received a user score of 68/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 415 verified users.
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition."
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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Slap Shot' on each platform when they are available. 'Slap Shot' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies in the US.
'Slap Shot' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on February 25th, 1977
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January 5th, 1999
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Slap Shot is a 1977 American sports comedy film starring Paul Newman and Michael Ontkean. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declining factory town. While the film received mixed reviews upon release and was only a moderate box office success, it has since become widely regarded as a cult classic. The film was followed by two direct-to video sequels, Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) and Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008). Paul Newman and the rest of the original cast did not participate in either sequel, with the exception of the Hanson Brothers, who had major roles in both.
