The Cartier Affair (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 1984, The Cartier Affair is a comedy, crime, romance and tv movie film directed by Rod Holcomb, running about 94 minutes. “His only hope is to steal her jewels... Before she steals his heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Curt Taylor is a convict and owes Phil Drexler the number 1 convict in the prison. Now to settle his debt Drexler sends Curt to be the secretary for Cartier Rand so that he can steal her jewels. But he falls in love with her, which complicates things.

Who’s in it. The Cartier Affair stars Joan Collins as Cartier Rand / Marilyn Hallifax, David Hasselhoff as Curt Taylor, Ed Lauter as Lyndon Dean and Randi Brooks as Shirl, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Cartier Affair has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cartier Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cartier Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cartier Affair (1984)?
In US, The Cartier Affair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Cartier Affair worth watching?
The Cartier Affair holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Cartier Affair?
The Cartier Affair stars Joan Collins, David Hasselhoff, Ed Lauter, Randi Brooks and Steve Peck.
When was The Cartier Affair released?
The Cartier Affair was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.