Looker (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Looker is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 94 minutes. “If Looks Could Kill...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.
Who’s in it. Looker stars Albert Finney as Dr. Larry Roberts, James Coburn as John Reston, Susan Dey as Cindy Fairmont and Leigh Taylor-Young as Jennifer Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Looker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
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 Looker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looker (1981)?
- In US, Looker 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 Looker worth watching?
- Looker holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looker?
- Looker stars Albert Finney, James Coburn, Susan Dey, Leigh Taylor-Young and Dorian Harewood.
- When was Looker released?
- Looker was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.