Still of the Night (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1982, Still of the Night is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Robert Benton, running about 91 minutes. “If looks could kill...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When one of his patients is found murdered, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice is visited by the investigating officer but refuses to give up any information. He's then visited by the patient's mistress, Brooke Reynolds, whom he quickly falls for despite her being a likely murder suspect. As the police pressure on him intensifies, Rice decides to attempt solving the case on his own and soon discovers that someone is trying to kill him as well.
Who’s in it. Still of the Night stars Roy Scheider as Doctor Sam Rice, Meryl Streep as Brooke Reynolds, Jessica Tandy as Grace Rice and Joe Grifasi as Joseph Vitucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Still of the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Still of the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Still of the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Still of the Night (1982)?
- In US, Still of the Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Still of the Night worth watching?
- Still of the Night holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Still of the Night?
- Still of the Night stars Roy Scheider, Meryl Streep, Jessica Tandy, Joe Grifasi and Sara Botsford.
- When was Still of the Night released?
- Still of the Night was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.