Fatal Attraction (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Fatal Attraction is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Adrian Lyne, running about 119 minutes. “On the other side of drinks, dinner and a one-night stand, lies a terrifying love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For Dan Gallagher, life is good. He is on the rise at his New York law firm, is happily married to his wife, Beth, and has a loving daughter. But, after a casual fling with a sultry book editor named Alex, everything changes. Jilted by Dan, Alex becomes unstable, her behavior escalating from aggressive pursuit to obsessive stalking. Dan realizes that his main problem is not hiding his affair, but rather saving himself and his family.
Who’s in it. Fatal Attraction stars Michael Douglas as Dan Gallagher, Glenn Close as Alexandra "Alex" Forrest, Anne Archer as Beth Gallagher and Ellen Hamilton Latzen as Ellen Gallagher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fatal Attraction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $320.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatal Attraction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatal Attraction tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatal Attraction (1987)?
- In US, Fatal Attraction is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fatal Attraction worth watching?
- Fatal Attraction holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fatal Attraction?
- Fatal Attraction stars Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen and Stuart Pankin.
- When was Fatal Attraction released?
- Fatal Attraction was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.