David and Lisa (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, David and Lisa is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Lloyd Kramer, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist tries to treat an emotionally disturbed teenage boy who has a pathological fear of being touched. The only person who can communicate emotionally with the young patient is a girl suffering from split personalities who speaks in rhymes and withdraws from anyone who refuses to do the same.
Who’s in it. David and Lisa stars Lukas Haas as David, Brittany Murphy as Lisa, Sidney Poitier as Dr. Jack Miller and Debi Mazar as Maggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, David and Lisa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David and Lisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of David and Lisa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David and Lisa (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for David and Lisa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is David and Lisa worth watching?
- David and Lisa holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David and Lisa?
- David and Lisa stars Lukas Haas, Brittany Murphy, Sidney Poitier, Debi Mazar and Allison Janney.
- When was David and Lisa released?
- David and Lisa was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.