The Main Event
Trailer
A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring - an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The Main Event streaming on Kanopy. It is also possible to buy The Main Event on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'The Main Event' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Main Event is available in the US
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:04 AM, 06/15/2025 PST
More Information on The Main Event
A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring - an idea her protégé isn't fond of. The Main Event featuring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a comedy and romance movie.
Director
Howard Zieff
Hillary Kramer
Barbra Streisand
Eddie 'Kid Natural' Scanlon
Ryan O'Neal
David
Paul Sand
Percy Washington
Whitman Mayo
Donna Rochester
Patti D'Arbanville
Luis
Chu Chu Malave
Hector Mantilla
Richard Lawson
Leo Gough
James Gregory
Nose - Kline
Earl Boen
Lucy
Kristine DeBell
Mario
Murphy Dunne
Fighter
Art Evans
Killer
Ernie Hudson
Trainer At Big Bear
Len Lesser
Boxer At Kid's Camp
Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez
T. V. Show Host
Brent Musburger
Business Party Guest
Leoda Richards
Cannibal
Tim Rossovich
Aerobics Class Dancer (uncredited)
Roslyn Kind
Producer
Jon Peters
Executive Producer
Howard Rosenman
Executive Producer
Renée Missel
Writer
Andrew Smith
Writer
Gail Parent
Composer
Michael Melvoin
Ratings & Reviews
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Streisand and O’Neal have excellent chemistry, but it isn’t the best script. And the boxing action is really uninteresting.
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