Fear City (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, Fear City is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 95 minutes. “No showgirl is safe on the streets of... Fear City.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho. A hard-nosed police detective and a conflicted ex-boxer-turned-private-eye, hired by the strip club owners, set out to find him before he strikes again.
Who’s in it. Fear City stars Tom Berenger as Matt Rossi, Billy Dee Williams as Wheeler, Jack Scalia as Nicky and Melanie Griffith as Loretta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Fear City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fear City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fear City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fear City (1984)?
- In US, Fear City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fear City worth watching?
- Fear City holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fear City?
- Fear City stars Tom Berenger, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Scalia, Melanie Griffith and Rossano Brazzi.
- When was Fear City released?
- Fear City was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.