Serial (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Serial is a comedy and romance film directed by Bill Persky, running about 86 minutes. “"Honor thy wife, and everyone else's."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man resists the California fads that his wife, friends and wealthy Marin County neighbors embrace. Based on the serial by Cyra McFadden in the San Francisco Chronicle in the 70s, satirizing the lifestyle trends of the local elite - from open marriages and organic food to New Age cults.
Who’s in it. Serial stars Martin Mull as Harvey, Tuesday Weld as Kate, Jennifer McAllister as Joan and Stacey Nelkin as Marlene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Serial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Serial page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serial tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serial (1980)?
- In US, Serial 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 Serial worth watching?
- Serial holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serial?
- Serial stars Martin Mull, Tuesday Weld, Jennifer McAllister, Stacey Nelkin and Sally Kellerman.
- When was Serial released?
- Serial was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.