The Naked Face (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1984, The Naked Face is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 103 minutes. “Somebody wants him dead for a secret he doesn't have!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Chicago psychiatrist Judd Stevens is suspected of murdering one of his patients when the man turns up stabbed to death in the middle of the city. After repeated attempts to convince the cops of his innocence, Dr. Stevens is forced to go after the real villains himself.

Who’s in it. The Naked Face stars Roger Moore as Dr. Judd Stevens, Rod Steiger as Lieutenant McGreary, Elliott Gould as Det. Angeli and Art Carney as Morgens, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Naked Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Face page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Face 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 The Naked Face (1984)?
In US, The Naked Face is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Naked Face worth watching?
The Naked Face holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Naked Face?
The Naked Face stars Roger Moore, Rod Steiger, Elliott Gould, Art Carney and Anne Archer.
When was The Naked Face released?
The Naked Face was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.