The Sentinel (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, The Sentinel is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Michael Winner, running about 92 minutes. “She's living in the gateway to hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York City model with a troubled past relocates to an apartment in a brownstone building where the only other tenant is a withdrawn blind priest. After experiencing strange occurrences, she begins to realize her building houses a sinister evil.
Who’s in it. The Sentinel stars Chris Sarandon as Michael Lerman, Cristina Raines as Alison Parker, Martin Balsam as Prof. Ruzinsky and John Carradine as Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sentinel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom 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 The Sentinel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sentinel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sentinel (1977)?
- In US, The Sentinel is available to stream on Darkroom, 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 The Sentinel worth watching?
- The Sentinel holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sentinel?
- The Sentinel stars Chris Sarandon, Cristina Raines, Martin Balsam, John Carradine and José Ferrer.
- When was The Sentinel released?
- The Sentinel was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.