The Front (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1976, The Front is a comedy and drama film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 95 minutes. “America's most unlikely hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.
Who’s in it. The Front stars Woody Allen as Howard Price, Michael Murphy as Alfred Miller, Herschel Bernardi as Philip Sussman and Andrea Marcovicci as Florence Barrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Front has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Front page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Front tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Front (1976)?
- In US, The Front is available to 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 The Front worth watching?
- The Front holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Front?
- The Front stars Woody Allen, Michael Murphy, Herschel Bernardi, Andrea Marcovicci and Zero Mostel.
- When was The Front released?
- The Front was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.