Trenchcoat (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 5.7

Trenchcoat poster

Released in 1983, Trenchcoat is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 91 minutes. “To write a great novel, you have to live a great novel. Too bad Mickey writes murder mysteries.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An aspiring mystery writer becomes accidently embroiled in an international plot during a two-week stay in Malta.

Who’s in it. Trenchcoat stars Margot Kidder as Mickey Raymond, Robert Hays as Terry Leonard, David Suchet as Inspector Stagnos and Ronald Lacey as Princess Aida, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Trenchcoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Trenchcoat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trenchcoat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trenchcoat (1983)?
In US, Trenchcoat 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 Trenchcoat worth watching?
Trenchcoat holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trenchcoat?
Trenchcoat stars Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, David Suchet, Ronald Lacey and Gila von Weitershausen.
When was Trenchcoat released?
Trenchcoat was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.