Mesmerized (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1985, Mesmerized is a drama film directed by Michael Laughlin, running about 97 minutes. “An arranged marriage. A deranged murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
Who’s in it. Mesmerized stars John Lithgow as Oliver Thompson, Jodie Foster as Victoria, Michael Murphy as Wilson and Dan Shor as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Mesmerized has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and 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 Mesmerized page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mesmerized tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mesmerized (1985)?
- In US, Mesmerized is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and 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 Mesmerized worth watching?
- Mesmerized holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mesmerized?
- Mesmerized stars John Lithgow, Jodie Foster, Michael Murphy, Dan Shor and Harry Andrews.