Tightrope (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Tightrope is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Tuggle, running about 115 minutes. “A cop on the edge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer. His victims are young and pretty women, which he rapes and murders. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened.
Who’s in it. Tightrope stars Clint Eastwood as Wes Block, Geneviève Bujold as Beryl Thibodeaux, Dan Hedaya as Det. Molinari and Alison Eastwood as Amanda Block, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tightrope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.1M 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 Tightrope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tightrope tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tightrope (1984)?
- In US, Tightrope 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 Tightrope worth watching?
- Tightrope holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tightrope?
- Tightrope stars Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold, Dan Hedaya, Alison Eastwood and Jenny Beck.
- When was Tightrope released?
- Tightrope was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.