Simon(1980)
He loves you. Do what he says.
Simon Synopsis
A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.
Simon (1980) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Marshall Brickman, released on February 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Alan Arkin, Madeline Kahn, William Finley and Wallace Shawn. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Marshall Brickman
- Writers:
- Marshall Brickman, Marshall Brickman, Thomas Baum
- Producers:
- Martin Bregman
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Simon (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Simon before you stream it.
Simon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Arkin
as Simon Mendelssohn
Madeline Kahn
as Dr. Cynthia Mallory
William Finley
as Fichandler
Wallace Shawn
as Eric Van Dongen
Max Wright
as Leon Hundertwasser
Fred Gwynne
as Maj. Gen. Korey
Austin Pendleton
as Dr. Carl Becker
- Judy Graubart
Judy Graubart
as Lisa
Adolph Green
as Commune Leader
Keith Szarabajka
as Josh
Ann Risley
as Pam
David Susskind
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Marshall Brickman, written by Marshall Brickman, Marshall Brickman and Thomas Baum, produced by Martin Bregman.
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Simon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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Simon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon online?
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Simon (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Simon?
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The main cast of Simon (1980) includes Alan Arkin, Madeline Kahn, William Finley, Wallace Shawn and Max Wright. The film was directed by Marshall Brickman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simon released?
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Simon was released on February 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Simon worth watching?
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Simon (1980) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Simon?
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Yes. The official Simon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.