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On the Right Track

6.519811h 37mPGMovieComedyRomance

Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.

DirectorLee Philips
WritersAvery Buddy·Richard Moses

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Cast · Directed by Lee Philips

GCGary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Lester
MSMaureen Stapleton
Maureen Stapleton
Mary the Bag Lady
NFNorman Fell
Norman Fell
The Mayor
MLMichael Lembeck
Michael Lembeck
Frank Biscardi
LELisa Eilbacher
Lisa Eilbacher
Jill Klein
BRBill Russell
Bill Russell
Robert
HEHerb Edelman
Herb Edelman
Sam
CC
C. Thomas Cunliffe
Shoe Shine Concessioner
BB
Belinda Bremner
Lady with Suitcase
NDNathan Davis
Nathan Davis
Mario
MBMike Bacarella
Mike Bacarella
Sean
JW
Jack Wasserman
Vito

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On the Right Track — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams On the Right Track?

On the Right Track isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is On the Right Track on Netflix?

No, On the Right Track is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is On the Right Track on Amazon Prime Video?

No, On the Right Track isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch On the Right Track for free?

On the Right Track isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for On the Right Track?

On the Right Track hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 24, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.