Black Sunday (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1977, Black Sunday is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 143 minutes. “It could be tomorrow!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Israeli anti-terrorist agent must stop a disgruntled Vietnam vet cooperating in a Black September PLO plot to commit a terrorist attack at the Super Bowl.
Who’s in it. Black Sunday stars Robert Shaw as Kabakov, Bruce Dern as Lander, Marthe Keller as Dahlia and Fritz Weaver as FBI Agent Sam Corley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Black Sunday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and 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 Black Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sunday 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 Black Sunday (1977)?
- In US, Black Sunday is available to stream on MGM Plus, and 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 Black Sunday worth watching?
- Black Sunday holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Sunday?
- Black Sunday stars Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern, Marthe Keller, Fritz Weaver and Steven Keats.
- When was Black Sunday released?
- Black Sunday was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.