Movie

Fast Forward

“WHEN YOU'VE GOT ONE SHOT AT THE TOP YOU'VE GOT TO MOVE.”

★ 5.6(14)19851h 50m

Fast Forward is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Fast Forward

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Poitier
Release date: 1985-02-15
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Verdon-Cedric Productions

About Fast Forward

Fast Forward is a 1985 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Sidney Poitier, starring John Scott Clough, Don Franklin and Tamara Mark. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fast Forward in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that they have to wait some time before they take part in it. So they try to do their best to survive in the Big Apple before competition, and get some lessons about the real World.

Cast

John Scott Clough

Matt Sherman

Don Franklin

Michael Stafford

Tamara Mark

June Wolsky

Tracy Silver

Meryl Stanton

Cindy McGee

Francine Hackett

Gretchen Palmer

Valerie Thompson

Monique Cintron

Rita Diaz

Debra Varnado

Debbie Hughes

Noel Conlon

Mr. Stanton

Karen Kopins

Susan Granger

Irene Worth

Ida Sabol

Sam McMurray

Clem Friedkin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fast Forward in Canada?+

In Canada, Fast Forward is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fast Forward on Netflix?+

Fast Forward is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Fast Forward?+

Fast Forward has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Fast Forward?+

Fast Forward stars John Scott Clough, Don Franklin, Tamara Mark, Tracy Silver and Cindy McGee.

When did Fast Forward come out?+

Fast Forward is a 1985 movie directed by Sidney Poitier.

What genre is Fast Forward?+

Fast Forward is Music and Drama film.

Who directed Fast Forward?+

Fast Forward was directed by Sidney Poitier.