Harlequin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Harlequin is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 95 minutes. “Are His Powers More Than Magic?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this modern-day version of the Rasputin story, David Hemmings plays an up-and-coming senator, Nick Rast, whose young son is terminally ill with leukaemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.
Who’s in it. Harlequin stars Robert Powell as Gregory Wolfe, David Hemmings as Nick Rast, Carmen Duncan as Sandra Rast and Broderick Crawford as Doc Wheelan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Harlequin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harlequin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harlequin tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harlequin (1980)?
- In US, Harlequin is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harlequin worth watching?
- Harlequin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harlequin?
- Harlequin stars Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Carmen Duncan, Broderick Crawford and Gus Mercurio.
- When was Harlequin released?
- Harlequin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.