The Temp (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1993, The Temp is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Tom Holland, running about 99 minutes. “Don't get mad. Get promoted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of mysterious accidents at a food company lead a manager to suspect his impressive new temporary secretary.
Who’s in it. The Temp stars Timothy Hutton as Peter Derns, Lara Flynn Boyle as Kris Bolin, Dwight Schultz as Roger Jasser and Oliver Platt as Jack Hartsell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Temp has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Temp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Temp tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Temp (1993)?
- In US, The Temp is available to 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 Temp worth watching?
- The Temp holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Temp?
- The Temp stars Timothy Hutton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dwight Schultz, Oliver Platt and Steven Weber.
- When was The Temp released?
- The Temp was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.