The Parallax View
1974, English. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
As American as apple pie.
An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 400 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- Warren BeattyJoseph Frady
- Paula PrentissLee Carter
- William DanielsAustin Tucker
- Walter McGinnJack Younger
- Hume CronynBill Rintels
- Kelly ThordsenSheriff L.D. Wicker
- Chuck WatersThomas Richard Linder
- Earl HindmanDeputy Red
- William JoyceSenator Charles Carroll
- Betty MurrayMrs. Charles Carroll
- Bill McKinneyParallax Assassin
- Jo Ann HarrisChrissy - Frady's Girl
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Giler, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box office
- $2.9M
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What The Parallax View is based on
The Parallax View is based on The Parallax View, a 2006 novel by Slavoj Žižek, published by The MIT Press.
Novel · 2006
The Parallax View
By Slavoj Žižek
Published by The MIT Press
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Parallax View: quick answers
Is The Parallax View worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 400 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Parallax View?
The Parallax View runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Parallax View have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Parallax View. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Parallax View parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Parallax View is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Parallax View on?
The Parallax View isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Parallax View?
If you liked The Parallax View, try Gorky Park, A Walk Among the Tombstones, The Public Eye.
Who directed The Parallax View?
The Parallax View (1974) was directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, William Daniels.
What is The Parallax View based on?
The Parallax View is based on The Parallax View, a 2006 novel by Slavoj Žižek, published by The MIT Press.