Cruising
1980, English. Directed by William Friedkin.
Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer.
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the gay S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 668 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cruising
Cruising isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William FriedkinDirector
- Al PacinoSteve Burns
- Paul SorvinoCapt. Edelson
- Karen AllenNancy Gates
- Richard CoxStuart Richards
- Don ScardinoTed Bailey
- Joe SpinellPatrolman DiSimone
- Jay AcovoneSkip Lee
- Gene DavisDaVinci
- Randy JurgensenDet. Lefransky
- Barton HeymanDr. Rifkin
- Arnaldo SantanaLoren Lukas
- Larry AtlasEric Rossman
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1980
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- William Friedkin
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $20M
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Cruising: quick answers
Is Cruising worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 668 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cruising?
Cruising runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Cruising have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cruising. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cruising parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cruising is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cruising on?
Cruising isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruising?
If you liked Cruising, try Body Double, The New York Ripper, Zodiac.
Who directed Cruising?
Cruising (1980) was directed by William Friedkin and stars Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen.