Music Box (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1989, Music Box is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 124 minutes. “As a lawyer all she wanted was the truth. As a daughter all she wanted was his innocence. How well do you really know your father?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawyer defends her father accused of war crimes, but there is more to the case than she suspects.
Who’s in it. Music Box stars Jessica Lange as Ann Talbot, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Mike Laszlo, Donald Moffat as Harry Talbot and Lukas Haas as Mike Talbot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Music Box has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
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 Music Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of Music Box tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Music Box (1989)?
- In US, Music Box 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 Music Box worth watching?
- Music Box holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Music Box?
- Music Box stars Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Donald Moffat, Lukas Haas and Cheryl Lynn Bruce.
- When was Music Box released?
- Music Box was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.