Her Alibi (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Her Alibi is a comedy and crime film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 94 minutes. “Falling for a beautiful woman can be murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A writer of BAD detective novels is in full writers' block. He pretends to be the alibi of a beautiful woman who was arrested for murder at first thinking her innocent, but as she shows more and more interesting abilities (such as knife throwing) he begins to doubt his first assessment.
Who’s in it. Her Alibi stars Tom Selleck as Phil Blackwood, Paulina Porizkova as Nina, William Daniels as Sam and James Farentino as Frank Polito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Her Alibi has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Her Alibi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Alibi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Alibi (1989)?
- In US, Her Alibi 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 Her Alibi worth watching?
- Her Alibi holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Alibi?
- Her Alibi stars Tom Selleck, Paulina Porizkova, William Daniels, James Farentino and Patrick Wayne.
- When was Her Alibi released?
- Her Alibi was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.