Against All Odds_
"Sometimes love is the most dangerous game of all."
Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.
Starring
Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, James Woods
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
8 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Against All Odds was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake...
Against All Odds is a Crime, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 1m.
CAST (20)
Jeff Bridges
Terry Brogan
Rachel Ward
Jessie Wyler
James Woods
Jake Wise
Alex Karras
Hank Sully
Jane Greer
Mrs. Wyler
Richard Widmark
Ben Caxton
Dorian Harewood
Tommy
Swoosie Kurtz
Edie
Saul Rubinek
Steve Kirsch
Pat Corley
Ed Phillips
Bill McKinney
Head Coach
Allen Williams
Bob Soames
Sam Scarber
Assistant Coach
Paul Valentine
Councilman Weinberg
Jonathan Terry
Ryskind
JS
Jon St. Elwood
Ahmad Cooper
Tamara Stafford
Kirsch's Girlfriend
Ted White
Security Guard with Dog
SB
Stony Bower
Security Guard
MS
Mel Scott
Quarterback
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (237 votes)
Popularity
7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Against All Odds about?
Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.
How long is Against All Odds?
Against All Odds has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in Against All Odds?
The cast of Against All Odds includes Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, James Woods, Alex Karras, Jane Greer.
What is the rating of Against All Odds?
Against All Odds has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 237 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Drama
Romance
Thriller