Spellbinder (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Spellbinder is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Janet Greek, running about 99 minutes. “A chance encounter. A dream come true. A man would do anything for a girl like Miranda” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After leaving work one night, Los Angeles attorney Jeff Mills and his colleague rescue a young, beautiful woman from an abusive boyfriend. Jeff soon becomes romantically involved with her and embroiled in the web of intrigue that follows her, despite a string of ominous happenstances and repeated warnings from his secretary.
Who’s in it. Spellbinder stars Kelly Preston as Miranda Reed, Tim Daly as Jeff Mills, Rick Rossovich as Derek Clayton and Audra Lindley as Mrs. White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Spellbinder 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 stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spellbinder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spellbinder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spellbinder (1988)?
- In US, Spellbinder is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spellbinder worth watching?
- Spellbinder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spellbinder?
- Spellbinder stars Kelly Preston, Tim Daly, Rick Rossovich, Audra Lindley and Anthony Crivello.
- When was Spellbinder released?
- Spellbinder was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.