Mr. Patman (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1981, Mr. Patman is a thriller film directed by John Guillermin, running about 97 minutes. “The other side of sanity” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Women, patients and paranoia surround an Irish night-shift orderly in a Canadian mental ward.
Who’s in it. Mr. Patman stars James Coburn as Patman, Kate Nelligan as Peabody, Fionnula Flanagan as Abadaba and Leslie Carlson as Mr. Abernathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Mr. Patman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Patman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Patman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Patman (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Patman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Patman worth watching?
- Mr. Patman holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Patman?
- Mr. Patman stars James Coburn, Kate Nelligan, Fionnula Flanagan, Leslie Carlson and Candy Kane.
- When was Mr. Patman released?
- Mr. Patman was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.