Phoenix (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Phoenix is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Danny Cannon, running about 107 minutes. “In this town, the heat can kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gambling fever -- along with a brutal bookie -- leads three crooked cops into a double-dealing scheme that lands them in hot water way over their heads.
Who’s in it. Phoenix stars Ray Liotta as Harry Collins, Anthony LaPaglia as Mike Henshaw, Anjelica Huston as Leila and Daniel Baldwin as James Nutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Phoenix 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 Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phoenix tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phoenix (1998)?
- In US, Phoenix 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 Phoenix worth watching?
- Phoenix holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phoenix?
- Phoenix stars Ray Liotta, Anthony LaPaglia, Anjelica Huston, Daniel Baldwin and Jeremy Piven.
- When was Phoenix released?
- Phoenix was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.