The Suicide (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Suicide is a drama film directed by Todd Haynes, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy, abandoned by his father and supported by a blindly optimistic mother, struggles to fit in at his new school.
Who’s in it. The Suicide stars David Blaikie as Lenny, Jeff Williams, Bonnie Solow and Trudy Felton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Suicide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suicide page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suicide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suicide (1978)?
- In CA, The Suicide is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Suicide worth watching?
- The Suicide holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suicide?
- The Suicide stars David Blaikie, Jeff Williams, Bonnie Solow, Trudy Felton and Ellyn Marcus.
- When was The Suicide released?
- The Suicide was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.