Living in Peril (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.2

Released in 1997, Living in Peril is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Jack Ersgard, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The young architect Walter leaves his wife Linda to go to L.A. to draw a mansion for Harrison. On the highway a truck driver almost drives him off the road. Walter calls the truck-company to complain. The driver gets fired. When Walter arrives to the apartment-block where he has rented a flat he meets the choleric landlord William and the others living there. But now the problems starts. The next morning somebody has ruined his drawing and Harrison dislikes what Walter has drawn. But soon everything gets out of hand. Walter gets into more trouble - one morning he finds rats all over his apartment and the next day he finds his beautiful neighbor killed in his bed - and he starts to think that it is the fired truck driver who is out to get revenge.
Who’s in it. Living in Peril stars Rob Lowe as Walter Woods, Jim Belushi as Oliver Harrison, Dean Stockwell as William and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Linda Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Living in Peril has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living in Peril page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living in Peril tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living in Peril (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Living in Peril change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Living in Peril worth watching?
- Living in Peril holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living in Peril?
- Living in Peril stars Rob Lowe, Jim Belushi, Dean Stockwell, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Alex Meneses.
- When was Living in Peril released?
- Living in Peril was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.