Compromising Positions (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Compromising Positions is a comedy and mystery film directed by Frank Perry, running about 99 minutes. “You're About to Find Out Why the Women of Shorehaven Would Rather Kill than Miss an Appointment with Dr. Bruce Fleckstein” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-newspaper woman who is now a suburban housewife can't resist getting involved in an investigation of the murder of a philandering dentist who had been having affairs with several of her neighbors.
Who’s in it. Compromising Positions stars Susan Sarandon as Judith Singer, Raúl Juliá as David Suarez, Edward Herrmann as Bob Singer and Judith Ivey as Nancy Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Compromising Positions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Compromising Positions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Compromising Positions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Compromising Positions (1985)?
- In US, Compromising Positions is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Compromising Positions worth watching?
- Compromising Positions holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Compromising Positions?
- Compromising Positions stars Susan Sarandon, Raúl Juliá, Edward Herrmann, Judith Ivey and Mary Beth Hurt.
- When was Compromising Positions released?
- Compromising Positions was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.