Blackout (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Blackout is a thriller, crime, horror and tv movie film directed by Douglas Hickox, running about 100 minutes. “His obsession would become her nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police officer suspects that a local husband and father who has recently undergone facial surgery because of injuries received in a car accident is in reality the same man who committed a quadruple murder several years before.
Who’s in it. Blackout stars Keith Carradine as Allen Devlin, Kathleen Quinlan as Chris Graham, Richard Widmark as Joe Steiner and Michael Beck as Mike Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Blackout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackout (1985)?
- In US, Blackout is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackout worth watching?
- Blackout holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackout?
- Blackout stars Keith Carradine, Kathleen Quinlan, Richard Widmark, Michael Beck and Jerry Wasserman.
- When was Blackout released?
- Blackout was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.