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Nuts (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1987, Nuts is a drama film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 116 minutes. “Mad As In Angry. Or Just Plain... NUTS” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.

Who’s in it. Nuts stars Barbra Streisand as Claudia Draper, Richard Dreyfuss as Aaron Levinsky, Eli Wallach as Dr. Herbert A. Morrison and Karl Malden as Arthur Kirk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Nuts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Nuts page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nuts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nuts (1987)?
In US, Nuts 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 Nuts worth watching?
Nuts holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nuts?
Nuts stars Barbra Streisand, Richard Dreyfuss, Eli Wallach, Karl Malden and Maureen Stapleton.
When was Nuts released?
Nuts was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.