Necessity (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Necessity is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Michael Miller, running about 100 minutes. “She Had No Choice - Kill Or Be Killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her to safety. Meanwhile, her husband dispatches someone to find and eliminate her.
Who’s in it. Necessity stars Loni Anderson as Lauren LaSalle, Hank Baumert as Eddie, Diana Bellamy as Apartment manager and Roberta Callahan as Hairdresser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Necessity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Necessity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Necessity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Necessity (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Necessity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Necessity worth watching?
- Necessity holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Necessity?
- Necessity stars Loni Anderson, Hank Baumert, Diana Bellamy, Roberta Callahan and Michael Colyar.
- When was Necessity released?
- Necessity was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.