The Nurse (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1997, The Nurse is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Robert Malenfant, running about 94 minutes. “Make her cry, she'll watch you die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traumatized nurse plots revenge against a catatonic businessman, whom she blames for the death of her family, by integrated herself as his personal nurse and plots revenge by killing off his family members one by one.
Who’s in it. The Nurse stars Lisa Zane as Laura Harriman, Janet Gunn as Karen Martin, John Stockwell as Jack Martin and Michael Fairman as Bob Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Nurse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nurse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nurse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nurse (1997)?
- In GB, The Nurse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nurse worth watching?
- The Nurse holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nurse?
- The Nurse stars Lisa Zane, Janet Gunn, John Stockwell, Michael Fairman and Nancy Dussault.