Movie

Between the Lines

“Fun, Adventure, Romance on $75 a Week”

★ 5.3(28)19771h 41m

Between the Lines is streaming on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Joan Micklin Silver
Release date: 1977-04-27
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Midwest Films

Between the Lines — trailer

About Between the Lines

Between the Lines is a 1977 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Joan Micklin Silver, starring John Heard, Lindsay Crouse and Jeff Goldblum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Between the Lines in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The staff of the Back Bay Mainline, a Boston underground newspaper that rose to prominence in the 1960s, struggles with the shifting social climate of the '70s amid rumors that the paper is about to be sold to a media giant.

Cast

John Heard

Harry

Lindsay Crouse

Abbie

Jeff Goldblum

Max

Jill Eikenberry

Lynn

Bruno Kirby

David

Gwen Welles

Laura

Stephen Collins

Michael

Lewis J. Stadlen

Stanley

Jon Korkes

Frank

Michael J. Pollard

The Hawker

Lane Smith

Roy Walsh

Joe Morton

Ahmed

Themes & keywords

newspaperboston, massachusettsnewspaper officewoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Between the Lines in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Between the Lines on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Between the Lines on Netflix?+

Between the Lines is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

How long is Between the Lines?+

Between the Lines has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Between the Lines?+

Between the Lines stars John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry and Bruno Kirby.

When did Between the Lines come out?+

Between the Lines is a 1977 movie directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

What genre is Between the Lines?+

Between the Lines is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Between the Lines?+

Between the Lines was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.