Blind Date (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1984, Blind Date is a thriller and horror film directed by Nico Mastorakis, running about 95 minutes. “You won't be coming home alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man goes blind when remembering his lost girlfriend, but the doctors can't find anything wrong with his eyes. They fit him with an experimental device which allows him to see with the aid of a computer interface and brain electrodes. Meanwhile, a taxi driver is taking young women up to their apartments, giving them gas, and performing a little fatal amateur surgery on them. Their paths inevitably converge, and the blind man must try to stop the psychopath.
Who’s in it. Blind Date stars Joseph Bottoms as Jonathon Ratcliff, Kirstie Alley as Claire Simpson, James Daughton as Dave and Lana Clarkson as Rachel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Blind Date has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Date page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blind Date tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blind Date (1984)?
- In US, Blind Date is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blind Date worth watching?
- Blind Date holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blind Date?
- Blind Date stars Joseph Bottoms, Kirstie Alley, James Daughton, Lana Clarkson and Keir Dullea.
- When was Blind Date released?
- Blind Date was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
