The Sentinel
1977, English. Directed by Michael Winner.
She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next.
As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Sentinel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinnerDirector
- Cristina RainesAlison Parker
- Chris SarandonMichael Lerman
- Martin BalsamProf. Ruzinsky
- John CarradineFr. Francis Matthew Halloran
- José FerrerPriest of the Brotherhood
- Ava GardnerHelen Logan
- Arthur KennedyMonsignor Franchino
- Burgess MeredithCharles Chazen
- Sylvia MilesGerde Engstrom
- Deborah RaffinJennifer
- Eli WallachDetective Gatz
- Christopher WalkenDet. Rizzo
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Winner, Jeffrey Konvitz
- Box office
- $3
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News & fan talk
What The Sentinel is based on
The Sentinel is based on The Sentinel, a 1974 novel by Jeffrey Konvitz.
Novel · 1974
The Sentinel
By Jeffrey Konvitz
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The Sentinel: quick answers
Is The Sentinel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sentinel?
The Sentinel runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Sentinel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sentinel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sentinel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sentinel is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sentinel on?
The Sentinel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sentinel?
If you liked The Sentinel, try Home Sweet Home: Rebirth, The Watchers, The Vigil.
Who directed The Sentinel?
The Sentinel (1977) was directed by Michael Winner and stars Cristina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam.
What is The Sentinel based on?
The Sentinel is based on The Sentinel, a 1974 novel by Jeffrey Konvitz.