Movie

Bad Influence

“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”

★ 6.0(192)19901h 39m

Bad Influence is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Bad Influence

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Good to know

Director: Curtis Hanson
Release date: 1990-03-09
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $12,626,043
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Epic Productions

Bad Influence — trailer

About Bad Influence

Bad Influence is a 1990 movie in the Thriller genre, directed by Curtis Hanson, starring James Spader, Rob Lowe and Lisa Zane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 192 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bad Influence in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

James Spader

Michael Boll

Rob Lowe

Alex

Lisa Zane

Claire

Marcia Cross

Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor

Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite

Leslie

Tony Maggio

Patterson

Palmer Lee Todd

Naked Woman

Jeff Kaake

Willie

Christian Clemenson

Pismo Boll

Grand L. Bush

Club Bartender

David Duchovny

Clue Goer with Glasses

Themes & keywords

jealousyundergrounderoticismsociopathdrugsstrangerclubexecutiveneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bad Influence in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Bad Influence on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.

Is Bad Influence on Netflix?+

Bad Influence is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo.

How long is Bad Influence?+

Bad Influence has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Bad Influence?+

Bad Influence stars James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, Marcia Cross and Rosalyn Landor.

When did Bad Influence come out?+

Bad Influence is a 1990 movie directed by Curtis Hanson.

What genre is Bad Influence?+

Bad Influence is Thriller film.

Who directed Bad Influence?+

Bad Influence was directed by Curtis Hanson.