The January Man (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, The January Man is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Pat O'Connor, running about 97 minutes. “Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.
Who’s in it. The January Man stars Kevin Kline as Nick Starkey, Susan Sarandon as Christine Starkey, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Bernadette Flynn and Harvey Keitel as Police Commissioner Frank Starkey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The January Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The January Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The January Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The January Man (1989)?
- In US, The January Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The January Man worth watching?
- The January Man holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The January Man?
- The January Man stars Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Harvey Keitel and Danny Aiello.
- When was The January Man released?
- The January Man was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.