Faithful (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, Faithful is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 91 minutes. “A comedy about a wife, her husband and his hit man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A depressed housewife whose husband is having an affair contemplates suicide, but changes her mind when she faces death by a killer hired to do her in.
Who’s in it. Faithful stars Cher as Margaret, Chazz Palminteri as Tony, Ryan O'Neal as Jack Connor and Paul Mazursky as Dr. Susskind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Faithful has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faithful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faithful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faithful (1996)?
- In IN, Faithful is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faithful worth watching?
- Faithful holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Faithful?
- Faithful stars Cher, Chazz Palminteri, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Mazursky and Amber Smith.
- When was Faithful released?
- Faithful was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.