The Squeeze (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1987, The Squeeze is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Roger Young, running about 101 minutes. “Just a few weeks ago, nobody cared if he was alive. Now everybody wants him dead. For Harry Berg, that's progress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of television sets -- but he is not particularly successful in either role. He owes some money, which gets him involved with Rachel Dobs, a police detective who works with a collection agency. When Harry comes into possession of a strange parcel, both the con man and the detective find themselves wrapped up in a sinister corporate plot to fix the lottery.
Who’s in it. The Squeeze stars Michael Keaton as Harry Berg, Rae Dawn Chong as Rachel Dobs, Joe Pantoliano as Norman and Danny Aiello III as Ralph Vigo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Squeeze has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
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 The Squeeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Squeeze tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Squeeze (1987)?
- In US, The Squeeze 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 The Squeeze worth watching?
- The Squeeze holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Squeeze?
- The Squeeze stars Michael Keaton, Rae Dawn Chong, Joe Pantoliano, Danny Aiello III and Ronald Guttman.
- When was The Squeeze released?
- The Squeeze was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.