Bad Timing (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, Bad Timing is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 123 minutes. “His terrifying obsession took them to the brink of death and beyond.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Linden is a psychiatrist living in Vienna who meets Milena Flaherty though a mutual friend. Though Alex is quite a bit older than Milena, he's attracted to her young, carefree spirit. Despite the fact that Milena is already married, their friendship quickly turns into a deeply passionate love affair that threatens to overtake them both. When Milena ends up in the hospital from an overdose, Alex is taken into custody by Inspector Netusil.
Who’s in it. Bad Timing stars Art Garfunkel as Alex Linden, Theresa Russell as Milena Flaherty, Harvey Keitel as Inspector Netusil and Denholm Elliott as Stefan Vognic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bad Timing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Timing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Timing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Timing (1980)?
- In US, Bad Timing is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Timing worth watching?
- Bad Timing holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Timing?
- Bad Timing stars Art Garfunkel, Theresa Russell, Harvey Keitel, Denholm Elliott and Daniel Massey.
- When was Bad Timing released?
- Bad Timing was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.