The Surrogate (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1984, The Surrogate is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Don Carmody, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Frank and Lee have marital problems: he's been impotent for 18 months, she alternates between sympathy and criticism. His temper gets the best of him, so he's seeing a psychotherapist who finds the anger and the impotence related. She recommends that Frank and Lee hire a mysterious European woman to lead them through fantasies intended to unlock passion and help them heal. At the same time this is going on, the police are investigating a series of stabbings: as corpses pile up, we wonder if Frank's temper may be behind this; or perhaps it's Eric, a cross-dressing neighbor and friend of Lee's; it may even be the European woman, who keeps popping up with new fantasies.
Who’s in it. The Surrogate stars Art Hindle as Frank Waite, Carole Laure as Anouk Vanderlin, Shannon Tweed as Lee Waite and Michael Ironside as George Kyber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Surrogate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Surrogate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surrogate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surrogate (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Surrogate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Surrogate worth watching?
- The Surrogate holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Surrogate?
- The Surrogate stars Art Hindle, Carole Laure, Shannon Tweed, Michael Ironside and Jim Bailey.
- When was The Surrogate released?
- The Surrogate was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.