The Users (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, The Users is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Hardy, running about 150 minutes. “Hollywood is a game and the only thrill is winning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful girl from a small town with dreams of making it in Hollywood marries an actor whose career is fading, then schemes to get him back into the big time - and her with him.
Who’s in it. The Users stars Jaclyn Smith as Elena Scheider, Tony Curtis as Randy Brent, Red Buttons as Warren Ambrose and Alan Feinstein as Marty Lesky, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Users page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Users tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Users (1978)?
- In US, The Users is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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.
- Who stars in The Users?
- The Users stars Jaclyn Smith, Tony Curtis, Red Buttons, Alan Feinstein and Joan Fontaine.
- When was The Users released?
- The Users was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.