Simon (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Simon is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Marshall Brickman, running about 97 minutes. “He loves you. Do what he says.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwash experiment. After that they try to convince him that he was a living-being from another planet.
Who’s in it. Simon stars Alan Arkin as Simon Mendelssohn, Madeline Kahn as Dr. Cynthia Mallory, William Finley as Fichandler and Wallace Shawn as Eric Van Dongen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Simon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Simon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon (1980)?
- In US, Simon 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 Simon worth watching?
- Simon holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simon?
- Simon stars Alan Arkin, Madeline Kahn, William Finley, Wallace Shawn and Max Wright.
- When was Simon released?
- Simon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.