Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- genial
- irreverent
- laid-back
- lazy weekend
- retro movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel genial, funny, and entertaining in a low-ambition way, while faulting its overlong finale and thin central conflict.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Philo Beddoe's laconic toughness and Clint Eastwood's established action-star image generate the film's deadpan humor and heroic appeal.
Philo plans to retire from bare-knuckle fighting but is drawn into another arranged championship bout by Mafia pressure.
Clyde the orangutan repeatedly creates mischief and is integrated into the action-comedy ensemble.
Philo's relationships with Orville, Lynn, and Clyde are embedded in his car-repair work, fighting career, and encounters with gangs and organized crime.
Films like Any Which Way You Can, and why
Every Which Way but Loose
shared blend of laid-back action comedy, bare-knuckle fighting, buddy camaraderie, and broad comic set pieces
Bronco Billy
shared eastwood-led action comedy, working-class protagonist, romantic subplot, and irreverent animal humor
The Gumball Rally
shared buddy action-comedy structure, motorcycle-gang antagonists, road movie energy, and comic violence
The Main Event
shared boxing-centered entertainment, eccentric supporting characters, and genial physical comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Buddy Van Horn
- Release Date
- 1980-12-17
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (389)
Cast
- Clint Eastwood
- Sondra Locke
- Geoffrey Lewis
- William Smith
- Harry Guardino
- Ruth Gordon
- Michael Cavanaugh
- Barry Corbin
- Roy Jenson
- Bill McKinney
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Any Which Way You Can about?
- A laconic bare-knuckle fighter, his orangutan companion, and a colorful circle of allies are pulled into one last Mafia-arranged bout.
- What is Any Which Way You Can like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Any Which Way You Can as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Any Which Way You Can violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Any Which Way You Can as moderate.
- What did critics think of Any Which Way You Can?
- Critics generally found the sequel genial, funny, and entertaining in a low-ambition way, while faulting its overlong finale and thin central conflict.
- Which films are like Any Which Way You Can?
- Films with a similar feel include Every Which Way but Loose, Bronco Billy, The Gumball Rally, and The Main Event.
- How long is Any Which Way You Can?
- Any Which Way You Can runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Any Which Way You Can?
- In United States, Any Which Way You Can is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
