Separate Lives (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1995, Separate Lives is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by David Madden, running about 102 minutes. “She hired him to watch her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Beckwith has just quit his job as a police officer in order to study psychology. But his professor, Lauren Porter, is more interested in his criminology abilities than in his progress in psychology. Because of traumatic circumstances during her childhood she is suffering from schizophrenia, and it looks like her other ego has just killed somebody. So Tom Beckwith tries to help her by observing her, combining his professional abilities as an ex-cop and his recently gained knowledge of psychology.
Who’s in it. Separate Lives stars Jim Belushi as Tom Beckwith, Linda Hamilton as Lauren Porter / Lena, Vera Miles as Dr. Ruth Goldin and Elisabeth Moss as Ronni Beckwith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Separate Lives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Separate Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Separate Lives tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Separate Lives (1995)?
- In US, Separate Lives is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Separate Lives worth watching?
- Separate Lives holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Separate Lives?
- Separate Lives stars Jim Belushi, Linda Hamilton, Vera Miles, Elisabeth Moss and Drew Snyder.
- When was Separate Lives released?
- Separate Lives was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.