Beyond Therapy (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1987, Beyond Therapy is a comedy film directed by Robert Altman, running about 93 minutes. “Comic relief for incurable romantics.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manhattanites Bruce and Prudence are each looking for a meaningful romantic relationship and have been encouraged by their psychiatrists to find someone through the personal ads. Their first meeting is disastrous, but they begin to hit it off during their second date. However, Bruce's bisexual, live-in lover does not want to share Bruce and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep him to himself.
Who’s in it. Beyond Therapy stars Julie Hagerty as Prudence, Jeff Goldblum as Bruce, Glenda Jackson as Charlotte and Tom Conti as Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Beyond Therapy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond Therapy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond Therapy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond Therapy (1987)?
- In US, Beyond Therapy is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond Therapy worth watching?
- Beyond Therapy holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond Therapy?
- Beyond Therapy stars Julie Hagerty, Jeff Goldblum, Glenda Jackson, Tom Conti and Christopher Guest.
- When was Beyond Therapy released?
- Beyond Therapy was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.