Slap Shot
“Slap Shot out slaps... out swears... out laughs...”
Synopsis
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Hanson Brothers' First GameOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-02-10
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop
Strother Martin
Joe McGrath
Michael Ontkean
Ned Braden
Jennifer Warren
Francine Dunlop
Lindsay Crouse
Lily Braden
Jerry Houser
Dave 'Killer' Carlson
Andrew Duncan
Jim Carr
Jeff Carlson
Jeff Hanson
Steve Carlson
Steve Hanson
David Hanson
Jack Hanson
Yvon Barrette
Denis Lemieux
Allan F. Nicholls
Johnny Upton
Brad Sullivan
Morris 'Mo' Wanchuk
Stephen Mendillo
Jim Ahern
Yvan Ponton
Jean-Guy Drouin
Matthew Cowles
Charlie Kischel
Kathryn Walker
Anita McCambridge
Melinda Dillon
Suzanne Hanrahan
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.67x
+$22M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Dowd
- Original Title
- Slap Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roy Hill
Nancy Dowd
Victor J. Kemper
Dede Allen
Stephen J. Friedman, Robert J. Wunsch
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy Hill
Director
Stephen J. Friedman
Producer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Nancy Dowd
Writer
Robert J. Wunsch
Producer
Dede Allen
Editor
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slap Shot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slap Shot about?
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
Who directed Slap Shot?
Slap Shot was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in Slap Shot?
The principal cast of Slap Shot includes Paul Newman, Strother Martin, Michael Ontkean, Jennifer Warren, Lindsay Crouse.
When was Slap Shot released and how long is it?
Slap Shot was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Slap Shot?
Slap Shot had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $28M at the worldwide box office (4.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slap Shot?
Slap Shot holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).