Performance (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Performance is a fantasy, drama, crime and music film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 106 minutes. “See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.
Who’s in it. Performance stars James Fox as Chas Devlin, Mick Jagger as Turner, Anita Pallenberg as Pherber and Michèle Breton as Lucy (as Michele Breton), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Performance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Performance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Performance tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Performance (1970)?
- In US, Performance 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 Performance worth watching?
- Performance holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Performance?
- Performance stars James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Michèle Breton and Ann Sidney.
- When was Performance released?
- Performance was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.