Seize the Day (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Seize the Day is a drama film directed by Fielder Cook, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Tommy Wilhelm (Robin Williams) is a salesman. An honest, hard-working guy who has lost his job, his girlfriend, and left part of his sanity behind as he heads to New York to pick up the pieces of his life. He's always been able to sell, but caught in a downward spiral, he must, in addition, face the father who never really understood him, while trying to balance his newly precarious existence.
Who’s in it. Seize the Day stars Robin Williams as Tommy Wilhelm, Richard B. Shull as Rojax, David Bickford as Son-in-Law and Glenne Headly as Olive, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Seize the Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seize the Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seize the Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seize the Day (1986)?
- In US, Seize the Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seize the Day worth watching?
- Seize the Day holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seize the Day?
- Seize the Day stars Robin Williams, Richard B. Shull, David Bickford, Glenne Headly and Jerry Stiller.
- When was Seize the Day released?
- Seize the Day was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.