Single White Female (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Single White Female is a thriller and drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 107 minutes. “Living with a roommate can be murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Attractive Manhattanite Allison Jones has it all: a handsome beau, a rent-controlled apartment, and a promising career as a fashion designer. When boyfriend Sam proves unfaithful, Allison strikes out on her own but must use the classifieds to seek out a roommate in order to keep her spacious digs.
Who’s in it. Single White Female stars Bridget Fonda as Allison 'Allie' Jones, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Hedra 'Hedy' Carlson, Steven Weber as Sam Rawson and Peter Friedman as Graham Knox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Single White Female has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Single White Female page.
If you liked it. Fans of Single White Female tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Single White Female (1992)?
- In US, Single White Female is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Single White Female worth watching?
- Single White Female holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Single White Female?
- Single White Female stars Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman and Stephen Tobolowsky.
- When was Single White Female released?
- Single White Female was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.