North Dallas Forty
1979, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
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A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch North Dallas Forty
North Dallas Forty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ted KotcheffDirector
- Nick NoltePhillip Elliott
- Mac DavisSeth Maxwell
- Charles DurningCoach Johnson
- Dayle HaddonCharlotte Caulder
- Bo SvensonJo Bob Priddy
- John MatuszakO. W. Shaddock
- Steve ForrestConrad Hunter
- G.D. SpradlinB. A. Strothers
- Dabney ColemanEmmett Hunter
- Savannah Smith BoucherJoanne Rodney
- Marshall ColtEddie Rand
- Guich KoockEddie Rand
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Kotcheff, Frank Yablans, Peter Gent
- Box office
- $26M
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What North Dallas Forty is based on
North Dallas Forty is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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North Dallas Forty: quick answers
Is North Dallas Forty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is North Dallas Forty?
North Dallas Forty runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does North Dallas Forty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for North Dallas Forty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
North Dallas Forty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
North Dallas Forty is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is North Dallas Forty on?
North Dallas Forty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like North Dallas Forty?
If you liked North Dallas Forty, try Two for the Money, The Legend of Barney Thomson, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed North Dallas Forty?
North Dallas Forty (1979) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning.
What is North Dallas Forty based on?
North Dallas Forty is adapted from a novel.