Blindside (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1987, Blindside is a thriller and romance film directed by Paul Lynch, running about 98 minutes. “First, he was paid to watch her. Now, he'd pay any price to have her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harvey Keitel plays Penfield Gruber, a once great scientist, reduced to managing a sleazy hotel. Gruber monitors the daily comings and goings of his tenants, mainly for his own interest, until underworld figures ask him to spy on a suspected double-crosser. While watching the man, Gruber overhears a murder plot.
Who’s in it. Blindside stars Harvey Keitel as Penfield Gruber, Lori Hallier as Julie, Lolita Davidovich as Adele and Michael Rudder as Freelong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Blindside has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Blindside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blindside tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blindside (1987)?
- In US, Blindside is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Blindside worth watching?
- Blindside holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blindside?
- Blindside stars Harvey Keitel, Lori Hallier, Lolita Davidovich, Michael Rudder and Cordelia Strube.
- When was Blindside released?
- Blindside was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.