Theres an international quality to these sports that may make it harder to approach a film about them.

His drive for personal glory leads to tension with his teammates and coach.

What Is Downhill Racer About?

Robert Redford as David Chappellet & Gene Hackman as Eugene Claire smiling at each other in Downhill Racer

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Redford appears opposite Robert Duvall and Glenn Close in the brilliant metaphorical film.

Downhill Raceris currently available to stream on Fubo in the U.S.

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Downhill Racer follows David Chappellet, an ambitious skier from Colorado, who joins the U.S. Olympic ski team. His drive for personal glory leads to tension with his teammates and coach. As he strives for victory in the international downhill skiing competition, Chappellet’s journey reveals the price of his relentless pursuit of success.

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Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs standing in a field in The Natural

Gene Hackman

Robert Redford