Over the Top
1987, English. Directed by Menahem Golan.
Some fight for money... Some fight for glory... He's fighting for his son's love.
Lincoln Hawk a hard-luck big-rig trucker takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,956 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Over the Top
Over the Top is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Menahem GolanDirector
- Sylvester StalloneLincoln Hawk
- Robert LoggiaJason Cutler
- Susan BlakelyChristina Hawk
- Rick ZumwaltBob "Bull" Hurley
- David MendenhallMichael Cutler/Michael Hawk
- Chris McCartyTim Salanger
- Terry FunkRuker
- Bob BeattieAnnouncer
- Allan GrafCollins
- Magic SchwarzSmasher
- Bruce WayJohn Grizzly
- Jimmy KeeganBig Boy (Richie)
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant, Sylvester Stallone, Gary Conway
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $16M
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Over the Top: quick answers
Is Over the Top worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,956 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Over the Top?
Over the Top runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Over the Top have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Over the Top. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Over the Top parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Over the Top is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Over the Top on?
Over the Top is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Over the Top?
If you liked Over the Top, try WWE WrestleMania X-Seven, WWE WrestleMania 22, Paradise Alley.
Who directed Over the Top?
Over the Top (1987) was directed by Menahem Golan and stars Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, Susan Blakely.