Patty Hearst (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Patty Hearst is a drama film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 108 minutes. “Heiress. Victim. Terrorist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970's. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life and she joined forces with the cause that her abductors were fighting for. This created a US scandal and Patty Hearst has become a pop culture fixture.
Who’s in it. Patty Hearst stars Natasha Richardson as Patricia Hearst, William Forsythe as Teko, Ving Rhames as Cinque and Frances Fisher as Yolanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Patty Hearst has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patty Hearst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patty Hearst tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patty Hearst (1988)?
- In US, Patty Hearst is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Patty Hearst worth watching?
- Patty Hearst holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patty Hearst?
- Patty Hearst stars Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher and Jodi Long.