Movie

Rivals

“A love story that ends with a scream.”

★ 5.6(10)19721h 44m

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Where to watch Rivals

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Krishna Shah
Release date: 1972-08-16
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Muttontown Productions

Rivals — trailer

About Rivals

Rivals is a 1972 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Krishna Shah, starring Joan Hackett, Robert Klein and Scott Jacoby. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rivals in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A boy with an unhealthy and pathological attachment to his mother becomes increasingly jealous of the new man in her life. After his mother remarries, his rage and misery overwhelm him and he plots to kill his stepfather.

Cast

Joan Hackett

Christine

Robert Klein

Peter

Scott Jacoby

Jamie

Jeanne Tanzy

Mary

Glen Hayes

Douglas

Phoebe Dorin

Madge

James Karen

Child Psychiatrist

Randy Digeronimo

Tony

Frank Fiore

Phil

Bill Herndon

Bob

William Shust

Culloux

Leib Lensky

Rabbi

Themes & keywords

jealousymother son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rivals in Canada?+

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

Is Rivals on Netflix?+

Rivals is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Rivals?+

Rivals has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Rivals?+

Rivals stars Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, Scott Jacoby, Jeanne Tanzy and Glen Hayes.

When did Rivals come out?+

Rivals is a 1972 movie directed by Krishna Shah.

What genre is Rivals?+

Rivals is Drama film.

Who directed Rivals?+

Rivals was directed by Krishna Shah.