Surrender (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1987, Surrender is a comedy film directed by Jerry Belson, running about 105 minutes. “A comedy about two people who wanted each other in the worst way...and that's how they got each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy writer who has had terrible experiences with money-hungry girlfriends & ex-wives pretends to be a broke, washed-up novelist to see if the woman he loves wants him for himself or just for his money.
Who’s in it. Surrender stars Sally Field as Daisy Morgan, Michael Caine as Sean Stein, Steve Guttenberg as Marty and Peter Boyle as Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Surrender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surrender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surrender tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surrender (1987)?
- In US, Surrender is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surrender worth watching?
- Surrender holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surrender?
- Surrender stars Sally Field, Michael Caine, Steve Guttenberg, Peter Boyle and Jackie Cooper.
- When was Surrender released?
- Surrender was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.