Haywire
1980, English. Directed by Michael Tuchner.
Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan, who grows up in the glamorous, cruel and emotionally unstable world of her parents.
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael TuchnerDirector
- Lee RemickMargaret Sullavan
- Jason RobardsLeland Hayward
- Deborah RaffinBrooke Hayward
- Dianne HullBridget Hayward
- Hart BochnerWilliam 'Bill' Hayward
- Linda GrayNan
- Richard JohnsonKenneth Wagg
- Christopher GuestThe TV Director
- Charles RobinsonMale Nurse
- Dennis HolahanBill II
- Donald PetrieTom
- Kaki HunterThe Girl
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Costigan, Peter Davis
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What Haywire is based on
Haywire is based on Haywire (1977) by Brooke Hayward.
1977
Haywire
By Brooke Hayward
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Haywire runs 184 minutes (3h 4m).
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Haywire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Haywire is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Haywire on?
Haywire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 1980. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Haywire?
If you liked Haywire, try Eleanor the Great, The Girl, American Underdog.
Who directed Haywire?
Haywire (1980) was directed by Michael Tuchner and stars Lee Remick, Jason Robards, Deborah Raffin.
What is Haywire based on?
Haywire is based on Haywire (1977) by Brooke Hayward.