Straight Time (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, Straight Time is a drama and crime film directed by Ulu Grosbard, running about 114 minutes. “"Please God, don't let him get caught."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
Who’s in it. Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman as Max Dembo, Theresa Russell as Jenny Mercer, Gary Busey as Willy Darin and Harry Dean Stanton as Jerry Schue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Straight Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Time (1978)?
- In US, Straight Time is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Straight Time worth watching?
- Straight Time holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Straight Time?
- Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton and M. Emmet Walsh.
- When was Straight Time released?
- Straight Time was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.