Movie

Deceptions

★ 6.7(11)19853h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Melville Shavelson, Robert Chenault
Release date: 1985-05-26
Runtime: 3h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Deceptions

Deceptions is a 1985 movie in the Drama, Romance and Mystery genres, directed by Melville Shavelson and Robert Chenault, starring Stefanie Powers, Barry Bostwick and Sam Wanamaker. It has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deceptions in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Twin sisters -- one a European jet-setter, the other an unhappy New Jersey housewife -- impulsively decide to swap lives and identities for a week, with unforseen results.

Cast

Stefanie Powers

Sabrina Longworth / Stephanie Roberts

Barry Bostwick

Grant Roberts

Sam Wanamaker

Jim Nolan

Fairuza Balk

Penny Roberts

Gina Lollobrigida

Princess Alessandra

Tracey Childs

Rita Macmillan

Alison Doody

Waitress

Jeremy Brett

Bryan Foxworth

James Faulkner

Richard Blackwell

Fabio Testi

Carlo Ferraro

John Woodvine

Chief Inspector

Joan Sims

Mrs. Thirkell

Themes & keywords

new jerseyhousewifetwinsidentity swapbored housewifeone weekidentical twinsjet-setter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deceptions in Canada?+

Deceptions is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Deceptions on Netflix?+

Deceptions is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Deceptions?+

Deceptions has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes (180 minutes).

Who stars in Deceptions?+

Deceptions stars Stefanie Powers, Barry Bostwick, Sam Wanamaker, Fairuza Balk and Gina Lollobrigida.

When did Deceptions come out?+

Deceptions is a 1985 movie directed by Melville Shavelson and Robert Chenault.

What genre is Deceptions?+

Deceptions is Drama, Romance, Mystery and TV Movie film.

Who directed Deceptions?+

Deceptions was directed by Melville Shavelson and Robert Chenault.