Stakeout
1987, English. Directed by John Badham.
It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!
Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 479 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John BadhamDirector
- Richard DreyfussDet. Chris Lecce
- Emilio EstevezDet. Bill Reimers
- Madeleine StoweMaria McGuire
- Aidan QuinnRichard "Stick" Montgomery
- Dan LauriaDet. Phil Coldshank
- Forest WhitakerDet. Jack Pismo
- Earl BillingsCapt. Giles
- Jackson DaviesFBI Agent Lusk
- Ian TraceyCaylor Reese
- Denalda WilliamsFarol Bernie
- J.J. MakaroB.C.
- Scott AndersenReynaldo McGuire
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Kouf
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $66M
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Stakeout: quick answers
Is Stakeout worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 479 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stakeout?
Stakeout runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Stakeout have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stakeout. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Stakeout suitable for kids?
Stakeout is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Stakeout?
If you liked Stakeout, try Out of Sight, Tango & Cash, The Ambulance.
Who directed Stakeout?
Stakeout (1987) was directed by John Badham and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe.