Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a thriller and drama film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 135 minutes. “A teacher by day - at night she cruises...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dedicated schoolteacher spends her nights cruising bars, looking for abusive men with whom she can engage in progressively violent sexual encounters.
Who’s in it. Looking for Mr. Goodbar stars Diane Keaton as Theresa, Tuesday Weld as Katherine, William Atherton as James and Richard Kiley as Mr. Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Looking for Mr. Goodbar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.5M 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 Looking for Mr. Goodbar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Mr. Goodbar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)?
- In US, Looking for Mr. Goodbar 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 Looking for Mr. Goodbar worth watching?
- Looking for Mr. Goodbar holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
- Looking for Mr. Goodbar stars Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton, Richard Kiley and Richard Gere.
- When was Looking for Mr. Goodbar released?
- Looking for Mr. Goodbar was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.