Play Misty for Me (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, Play Misty for Me is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 102 minutes. “The scream you hear may be your own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brief fling between a male disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening, and perhaps even deadly turn when another woman enters the picture.
Who’s in it. Play Misty for Me stars Clint Eastwood as Dave, Jessica Walter as Evelyn, John Larch as Sgt. McCallum and Donna Mills as Tobie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Play Misty for Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M 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 Play Misty for Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Misty for Me tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Misty for Me (1971)?
- In US, Play Misty for Me 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 Play Misty for Me worth watching?
- Play Misty for Me holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Misty for Me?
- Play Misty for Me stars Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, John Larch, Donna Mills and Jack Ging.
- When was Play Misty for Me released?
- Play Misty for Me was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.