Fingers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, Fingers is an action, thriller and drama film directed by James Toback, running about 90 minutes. “Some will love it. Others will be angered by it. Everyone will be stunned by it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wanna-be concert pianist spends his days making a living by collecting debts for his Mafioso father, a lifestyle that could eventually ruin his dreams of a musical career.
Who’s in it. Fingers stars Harvey Keitel as Jimmy Fingers, Tisa Farrow as Carol, Jim Brown as Dreems and Michael V. Gazzo as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Fingers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fingers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fingers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fingers (1978)?
- In US, Fingers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fingers worth watching?
- Fingers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fingers?
- Fingers stars Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow, Jim Brown, Michael V. Gazzo and Marian Seldes.
- When was Fingers released?
- Fingers was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.