This Girl For Hire (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1983, This Girl For Hire is a comedy, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In this pilot for a proposed TV series, B.T. Brady is a flippant, but somewhat klutzy female private detective in Hollywood who sets out to solve the murder of a obnoxious mystery writer. Along the way, Brady gets help from her flamboyant mother Zandra, a washed-up actress, as well as Brady's live-in boyfriend Wolfe who runs a memorabilia shop.
Who’s in it. This Girl For Hire stars Bess Armstrong as B' T' Brady, Celeste Holm as Zandra Stoneham, Cliff DeYoung as Lieutenant Phil Hansen and Ray Walston as Abner Litto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, This Girl For Hire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Girl For Hire page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Girl For Hire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Girl For Hire (1983)?
- In US, This Girl For Hire is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Girl For Hire worth watching?
- This Girl For Hire holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Girl For Hire?
- This Girl For Hire stars Bess Armstrong, Celeste Holm, Cliff DeYoung, Ray Walston and Roddy McDowall.
- When was This Girl For Hire released?
- This Girl For Hire was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.