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Fatal Charm (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1990, Fatal Charm is a thriller and crime film directed by Alan Smithee, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Valerie's (Amanda Peterson) prosecutor mom is trying to put away Adam (Christopher Atkins), an alleged serial killer on trial for murdering six women. But he's so charming that the teenage Valerie just can't believe he really did it, and soon they begin sending each other letters. Adam is caught up in a jailbreak and ends up on the run.

Who’s in it. Fatal Charm stars Christopher Atkins as Adam Brenner, Amanda Peterson as Valerie, Mary Frann as Susan and James Remar as Louis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fatal Charm has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatal Charm page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fatal Charm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fatal Charm (1990)?
In US, Fatal Charm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Fatal Charm worth watching?
Fatal Charm holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm stars Christopher Atkins, Amanda Peterson, Mary Frann, James Remar and Peggy Lipton.