Movie

Straight Time

“"Please God, don't let him get caught."”

★ 7.2(208)19781h 54m

Straight Time is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Straight Time

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ulu Grosbard
Release date: 1978-03-18
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Cantonese
Box office: $9,900,000
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First Artists

Straight Time — trailer

About Straight Time

Straight Time is a 1978 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Ulu Grosbard, starring Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell and Gary Busey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 208 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Straight Time in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey

Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stanton

Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin

Sandy Baron

Manny

Jake Busey

Henry Darin

Peter Kwong

Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryan

Cafe Owner

Edward Bunker

Mickey

Themes & keywords

prisonrobberypolicemurderlos angeles, californiadrugsbank robberyparole officerbeverly hillsparoleejewel robbery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Straight Time in Canada?+

In Canada, Straight Time is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Straight Time on Netflix?+

Straight Time is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Straight Time?+

Straight Time has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Straight Time?+

Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton and M. Emmet Walsh.

When did Straight Time come out?+

Straight Time is a 1978 movie directed by Ulu Grosbard.

What genre is Straight Time?+

Straight Time is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Straight Time?+

Straight Time was directed by Ulu Grosbard.