Cry Uncle! (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1971, Cry Uncle! is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 87 minutes. “Laugh till you Cry Uncle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private detective Jack Masters takes on a case and gets mixed up in murder, sex and blackmail.
Who’s in it. Cry Uncle! stars Pamela Gruen as Renee, Allen Garfield as Jake Masters, Devin Goldenberg as Keith and Jackson Beck as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Cry Uncle! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry Uncle! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry Uncle! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry Uncle! (1971)?
- In US, Cry Uncle! is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry Uncle! worth watching?
- Cry Uncle! holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry Uncle!?
- Cry Uncle! stars Pamela Gruen, Allen Garfield, Devin Goldenberg, Jackson Beck and Marcia Jean Kurtz.
- When was Cry Uncle! released?
- Cry Uncle! was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.