Movie

Necessity

“She Had No Choice - Kill Or Be Killed”

★ 5.3(3)19881h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Miller
Release date: 1988-05-03
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Barry & Enright/Alexander Productions

About Necessity

Necessity is a 1988 movie in the Drama, Crime and TV Movie genres, directed by Michael Miller, starring Loni Anderson, Hank Baumert and Diana Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Necessity in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her to safety. Meanwhile, her husband dispatches someone to find and eliminate her.

Cast

Loni Anderson

Lauren LaSalle

Hank Baumert

Eddie

Diana Bellamy

Apartment manager

Roberta Callahan

Hairdresser

Michael Colyar

Photographer

John Heard

Charlie

Sherman Howard

Jack Martinelli

Kathryn Howell

Trish

Harris Laskawy

Ray Seale

James Naughton

Rick LaSalle

Deborah Pryor

Nanny Deborah

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Necessity in Canada?+

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

Is Necessity on Netflix?+

Necessity is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Necessity?+

Necessity has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Necessity?+

Necessity stars Loni Anderson, Hank Baumert, Diana Bellamy, Roberta Callahan and Michael Colyar.

When did Necessity come out?+

Necessity is a 1988 movie directed by Michael Miller.

What genre is Necessity?+

Necessity is Drama, Crime and TV Movie film.

Who directed Necessity?+

Necessity was directed by Michael Miller.