Deathtrap (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, Deathtrap is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 116 minutes. “The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Who’s in it. Deathtrap stars Michael Caine as Sidney Bruhl, Christopher Reeve as Clifford Anderson, Dyan Cannon as Myra Bruhl and Irene Worth as Helga ten Dorp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Deathtrap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Deathtrap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deathtrap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deathtrap (1982)?
- In US, Deathtrap 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 Deathtrap worth watching?
- Deathtrap holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deathtrap?
- Deathtrap stars Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth and Henry Jones.
- When was Deathtrap released?
- Deathtrap was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.