Man's Favorite Sport?
1964, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
It takes a girl to supply the answer!
Roger Willoughby is a renowned fishing expert, who, unbeknownst to his friends, co-workers, or boss, has never cast a line in his life. One day, he crosses paths with Abigail Paige, a sweetly annoying girl who has just badgered his boss into signing Roger up for an annual fishing tournament.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Man's Favorite Sport?
Man's Favorite Sport? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Rock HudsonRoger Willoughby
- Paula PrentissAbigail Page
- Maria PerschyIsolde 'Easy' Mueller
- John McGiverWilliam Cadwalader
- Charlene HoltTex Connors
- Roscoe KarnsMajor Phipps
- James WesterfieldPoliceman
- Norman AldenJohn Screaming Eagle
- Forrest LewisHarvey Skaggs
- Regis ToomeyBagley
- Tyler McVeyCustomer Bush
- Kathie BrowneMarcia
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve McNeil, John Fenton Murray, Pat Frank
- Box office
- $6M
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Man's Favorite Sport?: quick answers
Is Man's Favorite Sport? worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man's Favorite Sport??
Man's Favorite Sport? runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Man's Favorite Sport? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man's Favorite Sport?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man's Favorite Sport? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man's Favorite Sport? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Man's Favorite Sport? on?
Man's Favorite Sport? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man's Favorite Sport??
If you liked Man's Favorite Sport?, try Send Me No Flowers, We're Not Married!, That Touch of Mink.
Who directed Man's Favorite Sport??
Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss, Maria Perschy.