Every Which Way but Loose

1978, Movie, 1h 50min

Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. Like other guys, Philo finally falls in love - with a flighty singer who leads him on a screwball chase across the American Southwest. Nothing's in the way except a motorcycle gang, some cops, and legendary brawler Tank Murdock.

Country: United States

Director:

Cast:

Where to Watch Every Which Way but Loose online

Rent/Buy

Apple TV

Rent or buy

Stream Now

Through some of the links above, we may earn a commission as an affiliate partner. See the full affiliate disclosure here

Ratings

Your rating:

IMDb rating

Visit page

6.3

Critic rating

Average critic rating

6.0

Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

rated

...Loose is the one where Clint fights bare-knuckle, falls for slender crooner Sandra Locke and Clyde’s snobbish ‘tude gets on the nerves of the cuss-ready Mama Boggs.

Read full review at Empire

Skip this

Frequently asked questions

What is Every Which Way but Loose about? Toggle content

Every Which Way but Loose is a 1978 film about a truck driver named Philo Beddoe, played by Clint Eastwood, who lives with an orangutan named Clyde and gets into various adventures with his friends Orville and Echo. The movie follows Philo's journey as he falls in love with a country music singer named Lynn, played by Sondra Locke, and pursues her across the American Southwest. Along the way, they encounter a motorcycle gang, the Black Widows, and a legendary brawler named Tank Murdock. The film is a comedy-drama with action and romance elements, featuring a unique cast of characters and a memorable climax.

Where can I stream Every Which Way but Loose? Toggle content

You can stream Every Which Way but Loose on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Every Which Way but Loose? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Every Which Way but Loose include Holy Flame of the Martial World, The In-Laws, Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women, Smokey and the Bandit, Any Which Way You Can, Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure.