Mike's Murder (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, Mike's Murder is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by James Bridges, running about 109 minutes. “The mystery that led her into a world of incredible danger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.
Who’s in it. Mike's Murder stars Debra Winger as Betty Parrish, Mark Keyloun as Mike, Darrell Larson as Pete and Brooke Alderson as Patty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mike's Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mike's Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mike's Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mike's Murder (1984)?
- In US, Mike's Murder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mike's Murder worth watching?
- Mike's Murder holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mike's Murder?
- Mike's Murder stars Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Darrell Larson, Brooke Alderson and Paul Winfield.