Movie

Deathtrap

“The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.”

★ 6.7(304)19821h 56m

Deathtrap is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director: Sidney Lumet
Release date: 1982-03-19
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $19,000,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Deathtrap — trailer

About Deathtrap

Deathtrap is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 304 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deathtrap in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.

Cast

Michael Caine

Sidney Bruhl

Christopher Reeve

Clifford Anderson

Dyan Cannon

Myra Bruhl

Irene Worth

Helga ten Dorp

Henry Jones

Porter Milgrim

Joe Silver

Seymour Starger

Tony DiBenedetto

Burt - the Bartender

Al LeBreton

Handsome Actor

Francis B. Creamer Jr.

The Minister

Stewart Klein

Jeffrey Lyons

Joel Siegel

Themes & keywords

murderplaywright

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deathtrap in United States?+

In United States, Deathtrap is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Deathtrap on Netflix?+

Deathtrap is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Deathtrap?+

Deathtrap has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Deathtrap?+

Deathtrap stars Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth and Henry Jones.

When did Deathtrap come out?+

Deathtrap is a 1982 movie directed by Sidney Lumet.

What genre is Deathtrap?+

Deathtrap is Comedy, Crime, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed Deathtrap?+

Deathtrap was directed by Sidney Lumet.