Between the Lines (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1977, Between the Lines is a comedy and drama film directed by Joan Micklin Silver, running about 101 minutes. “Fun, Adventure, Romance on $75 a Week” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The staff of the Back Bay Mainline, a Boston underground newspaper that rose to prominence in the 1960s, struggles with the shifting social climate of the '70s amid rumors that the paper is about to be sold to a media giant.
Who’s in it. Between the Lines stars John Heard as Harry, Lindsay Crouse as Abbie, Jeff Goldblum as Max and Jill Eikenberry as Lynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Between the Lines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel 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 Between the Lines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Between the Lines tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Between the Lines (1977)?
- In US, Between the Lines is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, 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 Between the Lines worth watching?
- Between the Lines holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Between the Lines?
- Between the Lines stars John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry and Bruno Kirby.
- When was Between the Lines released?
- Between the Lines was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.