Tomorrow Never Comes (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Tomorrow Never Comes is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 109 minutes. “...A Story of Today...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Coming back from an extended business trip, Frank discovers that his girlfriend Janie is now working at a new resort hotel where the owner has given her a permanent place to stay, as well as other gifts, in exchange for her affections. The two of them get into a fight and things quickly get out of control and the police are called and in turns into a hostage situation...
Who’s in it. Tomorrow Never Comes stars Oliver Reed as Jim Wilson, Susan George as Janie, Raymond Burr as Burke and John Ireland as Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Tomorrow Never Comes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomorrow Never Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomorrow Never Comes 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 Tomorrow Never Comes (1978)?
- In GB, Tomorrow Never Comes is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tomorrow Never Comes worth watching?
- Tomorrow Never Comes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tomorrow Never Comes?
- Tomorrow Never Comes stars Oliver Reed, Susan George, Raymond Burr, John Ireland and Stephen McHattie.
- When was Tomorrow Never Comes released?
- Tomorrow Never Comes was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.