Slap Shot
Directed by George Roy Hill
A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.
Where to Watch Slap Shot
- chris.8898August 17, 2025Enjoyable with good pacing and quite a chaotic scripting style. It’s a real snapshot of the time, also focusing on the subculture of ice hockey behind the game. If you’re into the sport (which I am), this’ll put a smile on your face. It may look like a seventies porn film from the surface, but at the heart, there’s some real substance. Minus half-point for lack of slap-shots to justify the title.
- Mister ArnMay 17, 2025Paul Newman's captivating blue eyes and effortless charisma bring a certain charm to this film, making it a pleasant viewing experience. Though its portrayal of hockey may be exaggerated and bordering on theatrical, it doesn't quite reach the point of laugh-out-loud comedy. Nevertheless, the film's entertaining qualities make it engaging and enjoyable for those who appreciate a lighthearted take on the sport.
Slap Shot Trivia
Slap Shot was released on February 25, 1977.
Slap Shot was directed by George Roy Hill.
Slap Shot has a runtime of 2h 3m.
Slap Shot was produced by Stephen J. Friedman, Robert J. Wunsch.
A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.
The key characters in Slap Shot are Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop (Paul Newman), Joe McGrath (Strother Martin), Ned Braden (Michael Ontkean).
Slap Shot is rated R.
Slap Shot is a Comedy, Drama, Sport film.
Slap Shot has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.
Slap Shot had a budget of $6M.
Slap Shot has made $28M at the box office.