Bad Influence

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

19901h 39m6.0(203 votes)

ThrillerCrime

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. It stars James Spader, Rob Lowe, and Lisa Zane. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 203 votes.

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Director

Curtis Hanson

Cast

James Spader

Michael Boll

Rob Lowe

Alex

Lisa Zane

Claire

Marcia Cross

Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor

Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite

Leslie

Tony Maggio

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Where can I watch Bad Influence?

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Who stars in Bad Influence?

Bad Influence stars James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, and Marcia Cross, and was directed by Curtis Hanson.

How long is Bad Influence?

Bad Influence has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did Bad Influence come out?

Bad Influence was released in 1990.

What genre is Bad Influence?

Bad Influence is a thriller and crime film.

Is Bad Influence worth watching?

Bad Influence holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.