Not for Publication (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1984, Not for Publication is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Bartel, running about 88 minutes. “a scandalous comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tabloid reporter and her new photographer, who've recently started working for the mayor of New York City, stumble upon evidence of conspiracy and political corruption that may involve their beloved mayor.
Who’s in it. Not for Publication stars Nancy Allen as Lois, David Naughton as Barry Denver, Laurence Luckinbill as Mayor Franklyn and Alice Ghostley as Doris Denver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Not for Publication has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not for Publication page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not for Publication tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not for Publication (1984)?
- In US, Not for Publication is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Not for Publication worth watching?
- Not for Publication holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Not for Publication?
- Not for Publication stars Nancy Allen, David Naughton, Laurence Luckinbill, Alice Ghostley and Richard Paul.
- When was Not for Publication released?
- Not for Publication was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.