The Parallax View (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, The Parallax View is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 102 minutes. “As American as apple pie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.
Who’s in it. The Parallax View stars Warren Beatty as Joseph Frady, William Daniels as Austin Tucker, Paula Prentiss as Lee Carter and Kenneth Mars as Former FBI Agent Will, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Parallax View has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 The Parallax View page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Parallax View tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Parallax View (1974)?
- In US, The Parallax View is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 The Parallax View worth watching?
- The Parallax View holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Parallax View?
- The Parallax View stars Warren Beatty, William Daniels, Paula Prentiss, Kenneth Mars and Hume Cronyn.
- When was The Parallax View released?
- The Parallax View was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.