Klute (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1971, Klute is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 114 minutes. “You'd never take her for a call girl. You'd never take him for a cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A high-priced call girl is forced to depend on a reluctant private eye when she is stalked by a psychopath.

Who’s in it. Klute stars Donald Sutherland as John Klute, Jane Fonda as Bree Daniels, Charles Cioffi as Peter Cable and Roy Scheider as Frank Ligourin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Klute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Klute page.

If you liked it. Fans of Klute tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Klute (1971)?
In US, Klute is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Klute worth watching?
Klute holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Klute?
Klute stars Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Charles Cioffi, Roy Scheider and Dorothy Tristan.
When was Klute released?
Klute was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.