Short Eyes (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Short Eyes is a drama and crime film directed by Robert M. Young, running about 100 minutes. “"Jesus help me, cause man won't."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.
Who’s in it. Short Eyes stars Bruce Davison as Clark Davis, José Pérez as Juan, Nathan George as Ice and Don Blakely as El Raheem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Short Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Short Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Eyes (1977)?
- In US, Short Eyes is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Short Eyes worth watching?
- Short Eyes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Eyes?
- Short Eyes stars Bruce Davison, José Pérez, Nathan George, Don Blakely and Tony DiBenedetto.
- When was Short Eyes released?
- Short Eyes was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.