Bad Influence(1990)
When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.
Bad Influence Synopsis
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Bad Influence (1990) is a thriller and crime film directed by Curtis Hanson, released on March 9, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane and Marcia Cross. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 202 ratings.
- Director:
- Curtis Hanson
- Writers:
- David Koepp
- Producers:
- Steve Tisch
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Trevor Jones
- Production:
- Epic Productions, Producers Representative Organization, Sarliu/Diamant
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,626,043
- Status:
- Released
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Bad Influence Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Spader
as Michael Boll
Rob Lowe
as Alex
Lisa Zane
as Claire
Marcia Cross
as Ruth Fielding
Rosalyn Landor
as Britt
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Leslie
- Tony Maggio
Tony Maggio
as Patterson
- Palmer Lee Todd
Palmer Lee Todd
as Naked Woman
Jeff Kaake
as Willie
Christian Clemenson
as Pismo Boll
Grand L. Bush
as Club Bartender
David Duchovny
as Clue Goer with Glasses
Key crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson, written by David Koepp, produced by Steve Tisch.
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Bad Influence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 202 ratings.
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Bad Influence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bad Influence online?
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Bad Influence (1990) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bad Influence?
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The main cast of Bad Influence (1990) includes James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, Marcia Cross and Rosalyn Landor. The film was directed by Curtis Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad Influence released?
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Bad Influence was released on March 9, 1990 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Bad Influence worth watching?
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Bad Influence (1990) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 202 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad Influence?
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