Permanent Record (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Permanent Record is a drama film directed by Marisa Silver, running about 92 minutes. “High school. Senior year. His suicide shattered their world. Their courage drove them to pick up the pieces.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.
Who’s in it. Permanent Record stars Keanu Reeves as Chris Townsend, Alan Boyce as David Sinclair, Michelle Meyrink as M.G. and Jennifer Rubin as Lauren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Permanent Record has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Permanent Record page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permanent Record tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permanent Record (1988)?
- In US, Permanent Record is available to 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 Permanent Record worth watching?
- Permanent Record holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Permanent Record?
- Permanent Record stars Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink, Jennifer Rubin and Pamela Gidley.
- When was Permanent Record released?
- Permanent Record was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.