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The Main Event

The Main Event (1979) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
52

Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Main Event' right now, here are some important points about the Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists comedy flick. The Main Event starring Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min. The release date of the movie is June 22nd, 1979. The movie received a user score of 52/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 59 contributing users.

Wondering what this story is all about? Here's the plot: "A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Main Event' on each platform when they are available. 'The Main Event' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Microsoft Store, Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, and Plex Channel in the US.

'The Main Event' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 22nd, 1979 - Buy The Main Event Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting July 1st, 2003 - Buy The Main Event DVD

Watch 'The Main Event' In Theaters

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