Harper (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1966, Harper is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jack Smight, running about 121 minutes. “Harper takes a case - and the payoff is murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Who’s in it. Harper stars Paul Newman as Lew Harper, Lauren Bacall as Elaine Sampson, Julie Harris as Betty Fraley and Arthur Hill as Albert Graves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Harper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Harper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harper (1966)?
- In US, Harper is available to stream on TCM, 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 Harper worth watching?
- Harper holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Harper?
- Harper stars Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill and Janet Leigh.
- When was Harper released?
- Harper was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.