Permanent Record
“High school. Senior year. His suicide shattered their world. Their courage drove them to pick up the pieces.”
David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.
Where to watch Permanent Record in India
Can I watch Permanent Record in India? Permanent Record isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Permanent Record there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Permanent Record streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Permanent Record
Permanent Record is a 1988 English-language drama film directed by Marisa Silver. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Permanent Record was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 22, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marisa Silver
- Writers
- Jarre Fees, Larry Ketron, Alice Liddle
- Release date
- April 22, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Permanent Record cast & crew
Permanent Record was directed by Marisa Silver and written by Jarre Fees, Larry Ketron, and Alice Liddle.
The cast features Keanu Reeves as Chris Townsend, Alan Boyce as David Sinclair, Michelle Meyrink as M.G., Jennifer Rubin as Lauren, Pamela Gidley as Kim, and Barry Corbin as Jim Sinclair.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Strummer, cinematography is by Frederick Elmes, and it was produced by Marty Hornstein and Frank Mancuso Jr..
Is Permanent Record worth watching?
Permanent Record holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Permanent Record is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Permanent Record
Permanent Record isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Permanent Record
Keanu Reeves
Chris Townsend
Alan Boyce
David Sinclair
Michelle Meyrink
M.G.
Jennifer Rubin
Lauren
Pamela Gidley
Kim
Barry Corbin
Jim Sinclair
Kathy Baker
Martha Sinclair
Michael Elgart
Jake
Phil Diskin
Security Guard
Lou Reed
Himself
Garrett Lambert
Producer
Richard Bradford
Leo Verdell
Permanent Record — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Permanent Record in India?
Permanent Record is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Permanent Record in the US?
In the US, Permanent Record is streaming on Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Permanent Record in the UK?
Permanent Record isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Permanent Record in?
Permanent Record is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Permanent Record?
Permanent Record runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Permanent Record rated?
Permanent Record is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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