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Against All Odds

  • 1984
  • R
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
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A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear.A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear.A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear.

  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Eric Hughes
    • Daniel Mainwaring
  • Stars
    • Rachel Ward
    • Jeff Bridges
    • James Woods
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,270
    442
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Eric Hughes
      • Daniel Mainwaring
    • Stars
      • Rachel Ward
      • Jeff Bridges
      • James Woods
    • 121User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Jeff Bridges in Against All Odds (1984)
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    Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    James Woods in Against All Odds (1984)

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    Rachel Ward
    Rachel Ward
    • Jessie Wyler
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Terry Brogan
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Jake Wise
    Alex Karras
    Alex Karras
    • Hank Sully
    Jane Greer
    Jane Greer
    • Mrs. Wyler
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Ben Caxton
    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Tommy
    Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz
    • Edie
    Saul Rubinek
    Saul Rubinek
    • Steve Kirsch
    Pat Corley
    Pat Corley
    • Ed Phillips
    Bill McKinney
    Bill McKinney
    • Head Coach
    Allen Williams
    Allen Williams
    • Bob Soames
    Sam Scarber
    Sam Scarber
    • Assistant Coach
    Jon St. Elwood
    • Ahmad Cooper
    Tamara Stafford
    Tamara Stafford
    • Kirsch's Girlfriend
    Jonathan Terry
    • Ryskind
    Paul Valentine
    Paul Valentine
    • Councilman Weinberg
    Ted White
    Ted White
    • Security Guard with Dog
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Eric Hughes
      • Daniel Mainwaring(1947 screenplay) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      James Woods and Jeff Bridges both loved working with Richard Widmark, and fondly remembered the late actor's love of pancakes. He used to have a plate waiting for him while shooting a scene, and Woods and Bridges would often hide it. Widmark refused to go back to shooting before the cakes had been recovered.
    • Goofs
      During the race scene between Terry Brogan and Jake Wise, Jake's dog, who is riding in the front seat with him, disappears during the high speed scenes and then reappears at the very end of the race scene. Also, as Jake prepares to pass a motor home, a rear hatch is open on the motor home and then suddenly it is closed.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Ben Caxton: Remember, Brogan - you're out of her life.

      Terry Brogan: Figure that's up to her. You're not going to control us forever.

    • Alternate versions
      CBS edited 9 minutes from this film for its 1986 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Lassiter/Footloose/Against All Odds/The Complete Beatles/Weekend Pass (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)
      Written and Performed by Phil Collins

      Produced by Arif Mardin

      Courtesy of Atlantic Records / Virgin Records

    User reviews121

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    Featured review
    Sometimes it takes more than love...
    The single thing that stand out most for me in this film is the very last shot of Rachel Ward looking at the camera while Phil Collins, singing the title song, says "How can I just watch you walk away, when all I can do is watch you leave".

    If you've ever been part of a couple where 2 people loved each other so very much, but it had to end because circumstances like jobs, school, parents, etc. made it impossible to continue, this movie is for you.

    If you've lived through a time in your life when you and your friends/lovers were immortal-young lions-with the world at your feet, but one day you sense a change of seasons in the air... a change that for shadows the coming of the real world you always knew was there but that you had hoped against hope to avoid, you'll love this movie.

    Great characters, solid performances, top notch script, beautiful natural scenery in Mexico, great soundtrack and a real "LA in the 80's" feel. For the most part the film holds up well today and the "look" is timeless. Very few holes in the plot, if any, and a fine supporting cast.
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    • shanfeldt
    • Aug 18, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Contre toute attente
    • Filming locations
      • El Castillo, Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico(Pyramid)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • New Visions
      • Columbia-Delphi Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,689,062
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,766,128
      • Mar 4, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,689,062
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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