Innocent Bystanders (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1972, Innocent Bystanders is an action and thriller film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 111 minutes. “In this business there are no Innocent Bystanders” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Washed-up agent John Craig is given the task of proving his worth by tracking down a Russian scientist on the run. Cross and double-cross is the name of the game.
Who’s in it. Innocent Bystanders stars Stanley Baker as John Craig, Geraldine Chaplin as Miriam Loman, Donald Pleasence as Loomis and Dana Andrews as Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Innocent Bystanders has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Innocent Bystanders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Innocent Bystanders 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 Innocent Bystanders (1972)?
- In US, Innocent Bystanders is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Innocent Bystanders worth watching?
- Innocent Bystanders holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Innocent Bystanders?
- Innocent Bystanders stars Stanley Baker, Geraldine Chaplin, Donald Pleasence, Dana Andrews and Warren Mitchell.
- When was Innocent Bystanders released?
- Innocent Bystanders was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.