Movie

The Electric Horseman

“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”

★ 6.1(166)19792h 2m

The Electric Horseman is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Electric Horseman

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director: Sydney Pollack
Release date: 1979-12-21
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $61,801,971
Budget: $12,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Electric Horseman — trailer

About The Electric Horseman

The Electric Horseman is a 1979 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Jane Fonda and Valerie Perrine. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 166 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Electric Horseman in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.

Cast

Robert Redford

Sonny

Jane Fonda

Hallie

Valerie Perrine

Charlotta

Willie Nelson

Wendell

John Saxon

Hunt Sears

Nicolas Coster

Fitzgerald

Allan Arbus

Danny

Wilford Brimley

Farmer

Will Hare

Gus

Basil Hoffman

Toland

Timothy Scott

Leroy

James B. Sikking

Dietrich

Themes & keywords

rodeohorsedopinglovecowboy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Electric Horseman in Japan?+

In Japan, The Electric Horseman is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Electric Horseman on Netflix?+

The Electric Horseman is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Electric Horseman?+

The Electric Horseman has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in The Electric Horseman?+

The Electric Horseman stars Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson and John Saxon.

When did The Electric Horseman come out?+

The Electric Horseman is a 1979 movie directed by Sydney Pollack.

What genre is The Electric Horseman?+

The Electric Horseman is Drama, Romance, Comedy and Western film.

Who directed The Electric Horseman?+

The Electric Horseman was directed by Sydney Pollack.