Against All Odds (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Against All Odds is a 1984 action thriller directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Against All Odds About?
The premise of Against All Odds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a severe car accident threatens to end his career, a determined athlete embarks on an arduous journey of recovery and rehabilitation. Driven by an unwavering spirit, he pushes his physical and mental limits in an extraordinary attempt to return to peak performance, challenging conventional wisdom and inspiring others with his resilience. His comeback tests not only his body but also the strength of his relationships and the boundaries of human potential.
Against All Odds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lust
- american football player
- betrayal by a friend
- mother daughter relationship
- shot to death
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- conspiracy
- kissing while having sex
- framed for murder
- male rear nudity
- flashback
- jealousy
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- interrupted sex
- murderess
- bookie
- mexico
- sex scene
- female frontal nudity
- los angeles california
- beach
- love triangle
- murder
- obsessive love
- american football
- remake
- neo noir
- corpse
- bearded man
- female rear nudity
- car race
- shoulder injury
- combination safe
- discovering a corpse
- holding a gun to someone's head
- fight
- dog
- anger
- betrayal
- attempted murder
- theft
- reckless driving
- fistfight
- friendship
- lawyer
- receptionist
- domineering mother
- light airplane
- amateur detective
- doberman
- nightclub
Against All Odds Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Rachel Ward. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
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Director Taylor Hackford
More from Taylor Hackford
More films directed by Taylor Hackford, best-rated first: Ray, An Officer and a Gentleman, Dolores Claiborne and The Idolmaker.
Against All Odds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Against All Odds 42 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 57% User score
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Against All Odds Plot Summary
What happens in Against All Odds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Professional football player Terry Brogan, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, finds himself at a crossroads after being cut from his team. With his body aging and injuries weighing him down, he is driven by financial necessity as he gets pulled into the world of shady dealings by an old acquaintance, the dubious gambler and nightclub operator Jake Wise. Wise, played by James Woods, approaches Terry with an urgent mission: to locate his missing girlfriend, Jessie Wyler, the daughter of the Outlaws’ owner, portrayed by Rachel Ward. According to Jake, Jessie has not only assaulted him but also fled with a sum of money, making Terry’s task critical.
Full summary
The whole story of Against All Odds, scene by scene
Against All Odds Box Office
Against All Odds grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.7M
- US & Canada
- $21.7M
Against All Odds Awards & Nominations
Against All Odds was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Phil Collins
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Oscars 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Against All Odds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Against All Odds.
How Well Do You Know Against All Odds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character Terry Brogan in the film?
Cars in Against All Odds
67 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ferrari 308 QV GTSi and the 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio.
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1983 Ferrari 308 QV GTSi Main role -
1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio Main role -
1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Important role -
Dodge Dart Minor role
Against All Odds Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Contra todo riesgo” and “Contre Toute Attente”.
- Also known as
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- Contra todo riesgo
- Contre Toute Attente
- Paixões Violentas
- 危情
- Вопреки всем неприятностям
- Игра ва-банк
- Due vite in gioco
- Mot alla odds
- Gegen jede Chance
- 再看我一眼
- Farlig impuls
- Έρωτας δίχως αύριο
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- כנגד כל הסיכויים
- Esélylesők
- Против правилата
- Несмотря ни на что
- 어게인스트
- Delicesine
- Všemu navzdory
- Kaikki pelissä
- カリブの熱い夜
- Przeciw wszystkim
- Pe urmele lui Jesse
- Vidas em Jogo
- हर दीवार के पार
- Всупереч всьому
- Contra tot risc
- ล่ารักหักเหลี่ยม
- El poder y la pasión
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Against All Odds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Against All Odds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Against All Odds?
Against All Odds runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Against All Odds released?
Against All Odds was released on March 2, 1984.
Who directed Against All Odds?
Against All Odds was directed by Taylor Hackford.
More films by Taylor Hackford Who is in the cast of Against All Odds?
Against All Odds stars Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward.
How much did Against All Odds make at the box office?
Against All Odds grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
How is Against All Odds rated?
Against All Odds has 42 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Against All Odds nominated for any awards?
Against All Odds received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Against All Odds have a post-credit scene?
No. Against All Odds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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