Martin's Day (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Martin's Day is a drama and crime film directed by Alan Gibson, running about 98 minutes. “A brief adventure that will change them forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.
Who’s in it. Martin's Day stars Richard Harris as Martin Steckert, Lindsay Wagner as Dr. Mennen, James Coburn as Lt. Lardner and Justin Henry as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Martin's Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Martin's Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martin's Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martin's Day (1985)?
- In US, Martin's Day is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Martin's Day worth watching?
- Martin's Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Martin's Day?
- Martin's Day stars Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, James Coburn, Justin Henry and Karen Black.
- When was Martin's Day released?
- Martin's Day was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.