Second Sight (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.6

Released in 1989, Second Sight is a comedy film directed by Joel Zwick, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Wills is an ex-cop who pairs up with Bobby, a wacky psychic, to form the "Second Sight Detective Agency." Bobby's clairvoyant abilities come in handy during their investigations. When a nun recruits them for a case involving car theft, they suddenly find themselves dealing with the abduction of a prominent cardinal who has a chance of becoming the next pope. Bobby's psychic powers go haywire as they pursue the case.
Who’s in it. Second Sight stars John Larroquette as Wills, Bronson Pinchot as Bobby, Bess Armstrong as Sister Elizabeth and Stuart Pankin as Preston Pickett Ph.D., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Second Sight has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Second Sight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Sight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Sight (1989)?
- In US, Second Sight 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 Second Sight worth watching?
- Second Sight holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Sight?
- Second Sight stars John Larroquette, Bronson Pinchot, Bess Armstrong, Stuart Pankin and John Schuck.
- When was Second Sight released?
- Second Sight was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
