Movie

Continental Divide

“When they met they heard bells. And that was just round one.”

★ 6.1(126)19811h 43m

Continental Divide is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Apted
Release date: 1981-09-18
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $15,578,237
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Continental Divide — trailer

About Continental Divide

Continental Divide is a 1981 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Michael Apted, starring John Belushi, Blair Brown and Allen Garfield. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Continental Divide in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.

Cast

John Belushi

Ernie Souchak

Blair Brown

Nell Porter

Allen Garfield

Howard McDermott

Carlin Glynn

Sylvia

Tony Ganios

Max Bernbaum

Val Avery

Yablonowitz

Liam Russell

Deke Lewis

Everett Smith

Fiddle

Bill Henderson

Train Conductor

Bruce Jarchow

Hellinger

Eddie Schwartz

Jimmy

Harold Holmes

Mr. Feeney

Themes & keywords

journalistcampingrocky mountainseaglepumabearlove affaircultural conflictnewspaper columnist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Continental Divide in United States?+

In United States, Continental Divide is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Continental Divide on Netflix?+

Continental Divide is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Continental Divide?+

Continental Divide has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Continental Divide?+

Continental Divide stars John Belushi, Blair Brown, Allen Garfield, Carlin Glynn and Tony Ganios.

When did Continental Divide come out?+

Continental Divide is a 1981 movie directed by Michael Apted.

What genre is Continental Divide?+

Continental Divide is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Continental Divide?+

Continental Divide was directed by Michael Apted.