Straight Time (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, Straight Time is a drama and krimi film directed by Ulu Grosbard, running about 114 minutes. “"Please God, don't let him get caught."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
Who’s in it. Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman as Max Dembo, Theresa Russell as Jenny Mercer, Gary Busey as Willy Darin and Harry Dean Stanton as Jerry Schue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Straight Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Time tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Straight Time (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight Time worth watching?
- Straight Time holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Straight Time?
- Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton and M. Emmet Walsh.
- When was Straight Time released?
- Straight Time was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.