Different Strokes (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1998, Different Strokes is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Paul Girard, running about 88 minutes. “A story of Jack & Jill... and Jill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles fashion model falls in love with a female art director during a photo shoot which puts their newfound romance at odds with the model's photographer boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Different Strokes stars Dana Plato as Jill Martin, Bentley Mitchum as Jack, Landon Hall as Jill and David Millbern as Rick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Different Strokes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Different Strokes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Different Strokes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Different Strokes (1998)?
- In US, Different Strokes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Different Strokes worth watching?
- Different Strokes holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Different Strokes?
- Different Strokes stars Dana Plato, Bentley Mitchum, Landon Hall, David Millbern and Gabriella Hall.
- When was Different Strokes released?
- Different Strokes was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.