Strait-Jacket (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, Strait-Jacket is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by William Castle, running about 93 minutes. “WARNING! 'Strait-Jacket' vividly depicts ax murders!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.
Who’s in it. Strait-Jacket stars Joan Crawford as Lucy Harbin, Diane Baker as Carol Harbin, Leif Erickson as Bill Cutler and Howard St. John as Raymond Fields, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Strait-Jacket 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 Strait-Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strait-Jacket tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strait-Jacket (1964)?
- In US, Strait-Jacket 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 Strait-Jacket worth watching?
- Strait-Jacket holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strait-Jacket?
- Strait-Jacket stars Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Leif Erickson, Howard St. John and John Anthony Hayes.
- When was Strait-Jacket released?
- Strait-Jacket was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.