Up Against Amanda (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2000, Up Against Amanda is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Rissi, running about 102 minutes. “She loves you... She loves you NOT” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After childhood abuse by her step-father and eight years in a juvenile psychiatric lockup, Amanda Lear is released. Her shrink is also her lover, who surreptitiously pays her rent on a nice house for a year. She moves in, takes one look at her neighbor Richard, and dispatches her doctor. To cover her tracks and to begin her seduction, she gets Richard's help with a security system. Soon she's bugging his calls and spying on him with hidden cameras, taking advantage of a rift between Richard and his wife who's in Nashville cutting a record. Amanda will stop at nothing to get Richard's exclusive attention. Will this good neighbor wise up before the hot tub overheats?
Who’s in it. Up Against Amanda stars Justine Priestley as Amanda Lear, David DeWitt as Richard Pierce, Karen Grosso as Laurie Pierce and Chuck Williams as Buzz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Up Against Amanda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up Against Amanda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up Against Amanda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up Against Amanda (2000)?
- In US, Up Against Amanda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up Against Amanda worth watching?
- Up Against Amanda holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up Against Amanda?
- Up Against Amanda stars Justine Priestley, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams and John Alan Richards.
- When was Up Against Amanda released?
- Up Against Amanda was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.