Variety (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, Variety is a drama film directed by Bette Gordon, running about 101 minutes. “Christine watches men watch women” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A repressed young woman becomes obsessed with pornography and the mysterious rich patron of the Times Square porn theater where she works selling tickets.
Who’s in it. Variety stars Sandy McLeod as Christine, Luis Guzmán as Jose, Will Patton as Mark and Nan Goldin as Nan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Variety has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection 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 Variety page.
If you liked it. Fans of Variety tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Variety (1985)?
- In US, Variety is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, 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 Variety worth watching?
- Variety holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Variety?
- Variety stars Sandy McLeod, Luis Guzmán, Will Patton, Nan Goldin and Richard M. Davidson.
- When was Variety released?
- Variety was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.