Maxie (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Maxie is a comedy film directed by Paul Aaron, running about 98 minutes. “Her big movie comeback has a ghost of a chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.
Who’s in it. Maxie stars Glenn Close as Jan / Maxie, Mandy Patinkin as Nick, Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Lavin and Michael Ensign as Cleopatra Director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Maxie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maxie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maxie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maxie (1985)?
- In GB, Maxie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maxie worth watching?
- Maxie holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maxie?
- Maxie stars Glenn Close, Mandy Patinkin, Ruth Gordon, Michael Ensign and Barnard Hughes.
- When was Maxie released?
- Maxie was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.