Griffin and Phoenix (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, Griffin and Phoenix is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 97 minutes. “The greatest love story since 'Love Story'...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Griffin has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Instead of quietly facing his death, he decides to have fun in the time remaining. At a college class on death, he meets Phoenix, who has terminal leukemia.
Who’s in it. Griffin and Phoenix stars Peter Falk as Geoffrey Griffin, Jill Clayburgh as Sarah Phoenix, John Lehne as George Griffin and Dorothy Tristan as Jean Griffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Griffin and Phoenix has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Griffin and Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Griffin and Phoenix tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Griffin and Phoenix (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Griffin and Phoenix change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Griffin and Phoenix worth watching?
- Griffin and Phoenix holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Griffin and Phoenix?
- Griffin and Phoenix stars Peter Falk, Jill Clayburgh, John Lehne, Dorothy Tristan and Ben Hammer.
- When was Griffin and Phoenix released?
- Griffin and Phoenix was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.