Praying Mantis (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1982, Praying Mantis is a drama, crime, romance and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.
Who’s in it. Praying Mantis stars Jonathan Pryce as Christian Magny, Cherie Lunghi as Beatrice Manceau, Carmen du Sautoy as Vera Canova and Kevin McNally as Bernard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Praying Mantis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Praying Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Praying Mantis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Praying Mantis (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Praying Mantis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Praying Mantis worth watching?
- Praying Mantis holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Praying Mantis?
- Praying Mantis stars Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally and David Schofield.
- When was Praying Mantis released?
- Praying Mantis was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.