California Split (1974): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: California Split
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1974
Duration: 108 min
Cast: George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles, Edward Walsh

What California Split Is About

Two men meet in an argument at a poker room and then cannot leave each other alone: Charlie lives to gamble and worries about nothing, Bill is a magazine writer who cannot stay at his desk and whose debts keep growing. They go to the track, to a fight, and finally to Reno. Altman is not telling a story about winning; he is looking at the emptiness that winning does not fill, and the last table says so plainly. The talk overlaps and nobody finishes a sentence; Altman deliberately pushed the sound recording here. Gould and Segal are effortless together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Split about?

Two men meet in an argument at a poker room and then cannot leave each other alone: Charlie lives to gamble and worries about nothing, Bill is a magazine writer who cannot stay at his desk and whose debts keep growing. They go to the track, to a fight, and finally to Reno.

Where can I watch California Split?

California Split is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is California Split?

California Split runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did California Split come out?

California Split was released in 1974.

Who directed California Split?

California Split was directed by Robert Altman.

Who stars in California Split?

California Split stars George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles.

What is California Split's rating?

California Split holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.