Movie

Getting Straight

“America's children lay it on the line.”

★ 6.3(37)19702h 4m

Getting Straight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Getting Straight

🇨🇦 Canada

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Amazon VideoBuy

Good to know

Director: Richard Rush
Release date: 1970-05-13
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $13,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Organization

About Getting Straight

Getting Straight is a 1970 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Richard Rush, starring Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen and Robert F. Lyons. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Getting Straight in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.

Cast

Elliott Gould

Harry Bailey

Candice Bergen

Jan

Robert F. Lyons

Nick

Cecil Kellaway

Dr. Kasper

Jeff Corey

Dr. Edward Willhunt

Max Julien

Ellis

Jon Lormer

Vandenburg

Leonard Stone

Lysander

William Bramley

Wade Linden

Jeannie Berlin

Judy Kramer

Brenda Sykes

Luan

Gregory Sierra

Garcia

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookcollegeprotestactivismanti-war activiststudent activism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Getting Straight in Canada?+

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

Is Getting Straight on Netflix?+

Getting Straight is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Getting Straight?+

Getting Straight has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Getting Straight?+

Getting Straight stars Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Cecil Kellaway and Jeff Corey.

When did Getting Straight come out?+

Getting Straight is a 1970 movie directed by Richard Rush.

What genre is Getting Straight?+

Getting Straight is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Getting Straight?+

Getting Straight was directed by Richard Rush.