Tightrope
“A cop on the edge.”
Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened.
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Where is Tightrope streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Tightrope
Tightrope is a 1984 English-language mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Richard Tuggle. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold, Dan Hedaya. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tightrope was produced by Malpaso Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 1984, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $48 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Tuggle
- Writers
- Richard Tuggle
- Release date
- August 17, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $48 million
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Tightrope cast & crew
Tightrope was directed by Richard Tuggle and written by Richard Tuggle.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Wes Block, Geneviève Bujold as Beryl Thibodeaux, Dan Hedaya as Det. Molinari, Alison Eastwood as Amanda Block, Jenny Beck as Penny Block, and Marco St. John as Leander Rolfe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Niehaus, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Clint Eastwood and Fritz Manes.
Is Tightrope worth watching?
Tightrope holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 385 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and crime, Tightrope is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tightrope
Tightrope isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Tightrope
Clint Eastwood
Wes Block
Geneviève Bujold
Beryl Thibodeaux
Dan Hedaya
Det. Molinari
Alison Eastwood
Amanda Block
Jenny Beck
Penny Block
Marco St. John
Leander Rolfe
Rebecca Perle
Becky Jacklin
Regina Richardson
Sarita
Randi Brooks
Jamie Cory
Jamie Rose
Melanie Silber
Margaret Howell
Judy Harper
Rebecca Clemons
Girl with Whip
Tightrope — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tightrope in United States?
Tightrope is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tightrope in?
Tightrope is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tightrope?
Tightrope runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Tightrope rated?
Tightrope is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 385 ratings.
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