Amos (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1985, Amos is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.
Who’s in it. Amos stars Kirk Douglas as Amos Lasher, Elizabeth Montgomery as Daisy Daws, Dorothy McGuire as Hester Farrell and Pat Morita as Tommy Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Amos has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amos (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amos worth watching?
- Amos holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amos?
- Amos stars Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dorothy McGuire, Pat Morita and James Sloyan.
- When was Amos released?
- Amos was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.