The Penthouse (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, The Penthouse is a thriller and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich young woman fights to save her life when she is held captive by an obsessed former friend in her own penthouse.
Who’s in it. The Penthouse stars Robin Givens as Dinah St. Clair, David Hewlett as Joe Dobson, Cedric Smith as Commissioner Warner and Donnelly Rhodes as Lt. Valeri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Penthouse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penthouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penthouse (1989)?
- In US, The Penthouse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club and Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Penthouse worth watching?
- The Penthouse holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Penthouse?
- The Penthouse stars Robin Givens, David Hewlett, Cedric Smith, Donnelly Rhodes and Robert Guillaume.
- When was The Penthouse released?
- The Penthouse was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.