Medium Rare (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Medium Rare is a notable film directed by Paul Madden, running about 63 minutes. “A rather dark comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Death of his wife's pet poodle and a threatening movie producer create a world of trouble for a middle-aged B-movie mogul. He hires two psychopathic goons to take care of it, which only creates more trouble and attracts the cops.
Who’s in it. Medium Rare stars Burt Young as Harry Costas, Lainie Kazan as Helga Costas, Brad Dourif as Mitch Marlowe and Brenda Bakke as Rosie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Medium Rare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medium Rare page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medium Rare (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Medium Rare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Medium Rare worth watching?
- Medium Rare holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare stars Burt Young, Lainie Kazan, Brad Dourif, Brenda Bakke and Al Ruscio.
- When was Medium Rare released?
- Medium Rare was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.