The President's Mistress (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The President's Mistress is a thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, running about 83 minutes. “DEATH, DECEIT and SEXUAL SCANDAL in the highest office...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A government courier is caught in a deadly cover-up after discovering that his murdered sister was not only the mistress of a U.S. president, but also a Soviet spy.
Who’s in it. The President's Mistress stars Beau Bridges as Ben Morton, Joel Fabiani as Jim Gilchrist, Susan Blanchard as Margaret 'Mugsy' Evans and Larry Hagman as Ed Murphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The President's Mistress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President's Mistress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President's Mistress tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President's Mistress (1978)?
- In US, The President's Mistress is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President's Mistress worth watching?
- The President's Mistress holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The President's Mistress?
- The President's Mistress stars Beau Bridges, Joel Fabiani, Susan Blanchard, Larry Hagman and Thalmus Rasulala.
- When was The President's Mistress released?
- The President's Mistress was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.