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Rollercoaster

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53% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 49% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
An unnamed young extortionist (Timothy Bottoms) sets off a bomb on an amusement park roller coaster, causing multiple fatalities, then says that he will do the same to five other rides around the country simultaneously unless he's paid one million dollars. Amusement park employee Harry Calder (George Segal) gets unwillingly drawn into the precarious situation when the FBI's lead agent (Richard Widmark) presses him into service as the go-between with the authorities and the bomber.

Critics Reviews

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Kenneth Turan Washington Post Jan 8, 2018
Rollercoaster, slambang title notwithstanding, is a singularly tepid piece of work, so dull not even Sensurround can keep you fully awake. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Apr 5, 2026
3/4
An enjoyable thriller co-written by Richard Levinson and William Link, the team behind TV’s Columbo. Go to Full Review Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) May 5, 2023
There's a million-dollar payoff involved, some suspenseful scenes, and realistic rollercoaster rides. Go to Full Review Tony Vandenberg Washington Blade May 23, 2022
Rollercoaster is heavy on sensurround and short, I fear, on everything else. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Oct 8, 2020
2.5/5
Fans of vintage disaster flicks will most likely find Rollercoaster a trudge to get through, but George Segal is a likeable lead in a film which could have been a lot more distinguished. Go to Full Review Bill Newcott Movies For The Rest Of Us Aug 2, 2020
4/5
Goldstone knows it's not the rumbling of theater seats that makes us feel good about shelling out $3.50 for a movie. His whimsical approach to a tired genre makes Rollercoaster a ride to remember. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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B P @Bradster69 2 days ago Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 29, 2026 Rollercoaster = a *2.5* star Movie... See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 28, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Webb S. @WHS68 Jul 6, 2025 I saw this movie when I was a kid and Timothy Bottoms played the part perfectly. Good guilty please movie. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 6, 2025 Failed in 1 hour and 59 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, no anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Brandon K @RT00302982 Mar 30, 2025 I first saw this movie at sleepover camp in 1979. I loved it then,and I still love it. The moronic critics who trashed this movie because they for some reason included it with the disaster movie genre. It was a cat and mouse scenario where the late great George Segal was perfectly casted as Harry. He was very likable and at times pretty funny. Timothy Bottoms was very good as the psychological bomber who showed tremendous cool during 99% of his scenes. It's a shame that it's not available on any streaming services, because I truly believe that it has a cult following and would be one of the most watched movies on any streaming service that is smart enough to scoop it up. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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James Goldstone

Director

George Segal

Harry Calder

Richard Widmark

Agent Hoyt

Timothy Bottoms

Young Man

Henry Fonda

Simon Davenport

Harry Guardino

Keefer

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Movie Info

Synopsis An unnamed young extortionist (Timothy Bottoms) sets off a bomb on an amusement park roller coaster, causing multiple fatalities, then says that he will do the same to five other rides around the country simultaneously unless he's paid one million dollars. Amusement park employee Harry Calder (George Segal) gets unwillingly drawn into the precarious situation when the FBI's lead agent (Richard Widmark) presses him into service as the go-between with the authorities and the bomber.
Director
James Goldstone
Producer
Jennings Lang
Screenwriter
Richard Levinson, William Link
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 6, 2004
Runtime
1h 59m
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