A Place Called Today (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1972, A Place Called Today is a drama film directed by Don Schain, running about 103 minutes. “Fear Is Power! You Want Your City -- Fight For It!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Racial tensions arise when a black lawyer runs for mayor of a racially divided town.
Who’s in it. A Place Called Today stars J. Herbert Kerr Jr. as Randy Johnson, Lana Wood as Carolyn Schneider, Cheri Caffaro as Cindy Cartwright and Richard Smedley as Ron Carton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Place Called Today has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Place Called Today page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place Called Today tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place Called Today (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Place Called Today change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Place Called Today worth watching?
- A Place Called Today holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Place Called Today?
- A Place Called Today stars J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood, Cheri Caffaro, Richard Smedley and Peter Carew.
- When was A Place Called Today released?
- A Place Called Today was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.