The Hot Rock
1972, English. Directed by Peter Yates.
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- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- 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 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hot Rock
The Hot Rock is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter YatesDirector
- Robert RedfordJohn Dortmunder
- George SegalAndrew Kelp
- Ron LeibmanStanley Murch
- Paul SandAlan Greenburg
- Moses GunnDr. Amusa
- William RedfieldLt. Hoover
- Topo Swope"Sis" Clara Kelp
- Charlotte RaeMa Murch
- Graham JarvisFrank, the Prison Warden
- Christopher GuestPoliceman
- Zero MostelAbe Greenberg
- Harry BellaverRollo the Bartender
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Goldman
- Budget
- $4.9M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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What The Hot Rock is based on
The Hot Rock is based on The Hot Rock (1970) by Donald E. Westlake.
1970
The Hot Rock
By Donald E. Westlake
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The Hot Rock: quick answers
Is The Hot Rock worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hot Rock?
The Hot Rock runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Hot Rock have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hot Rock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hot Rock parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hot Rock is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hot Rock on?
The Hot Rock is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hot Rock?
If you liked The Hot Rock, try Blue Streak, Welcome to Collinwood, Lift.
Who directed The Hot Rock?
The Hot Rock (1972) was directed by Peter Yates and stars Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman.
What is The Hot Rock based on?
The Hot Rock is based on The Hot Rock (1970) by Donald E. Westlake.