Hide in Plain Sight (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Hide in Plain Sight is a drama film directed by James Caan, running about 92 minutes. “If the Justice Dept of the United States abducted your children, what would you do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. True story of a man in search of his children after his ex-wife enters the Witness Protection Program.
Who’s in it. Hide in Plain Sight stars James Caan as Thomas Hacklin, Jr., Jill Eikenberry as Alisa Hacklin, Robert Viharo as Jack Scolese and Joe Grifasi as Matty Stanek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hide in Plain 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 Hide in Plain Sight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hide in Plain Sight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hide in Plain Sight (1980)?
- In US, Hide in Plain 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 Hide in Plain Sight worth watching?
- Hide in Plain Sight 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 Hide in Plain Sight?
- Hide in Plain Sight stars James Caan, Jill Eikenberry, Robert Viharo, Joe Grifasi and Barbra Rae.
- When was Hide in Plain Sight released?
- Hide in Plain Sight was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.