Bad Influence (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bad Influence is a 1990 drama thriller directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Rob Lowe and James Spader. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $12.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Curtis Hanson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bad Influence About?
The premise of Bad Influence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young executive, Michael, finds his life unexpectedly intertwined with Alex, a charismatic and enigmatic stranger. As their connection grows, Michael remains unaware of the dark intentions behind Alex's actions. A manipulative sociopath is secretly orchestrating events, determined to disrupt Michael's world and unleash chaos. Michael must confront the dangerous reality of his situation before it’s too late.
Bad Influence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexual subtext
- 1980s
- bar
- dangerous friend
- false identity
- career criminal
- office politics
- fraud
- con artist
- bar fight
- yuppie
- psycho thriller
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- psychopath
- neo noir
- evil man
- pothead
- female topless nudity
- woman wears a skirt
- scene during opening credits
- reference to disneyland
- bouncer
- reference to the los angeles lakers
- armed robbery
- burger joint
- parking garage
- confessing to murder
- tricked into confessing
- shot in the shoulder
- art gallery
- female rear nudity
- melodrama
- erotic thriller
- beach bar
- broken beer bottle
- apartment
- beach
- video camera
- drunkenness
- broken marriage engagement
- firearms
- moral corruption
- infidelity
- secretary
- pier
- sex party
- voyeurism
- snorting cocaine
- la brea tar pits
- financial analyst
- securities analyst
Where to Watch Bad Influence
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bad Influence Cast
Rob Lowe leads the cast, with James Spader. Directed by Curtis Hanson.
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Director Curtis Hanson
Bad Influence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bad Influence 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Bad Influence Plot Summary
What happens in Bad Influence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the urban landscape stirs to life, a solitary figure stealthily exits from a vulnerable woman’s bedside, leaving behind a scattered assortment of shattered secrets. Enter Michael Boll, a shy and reserved character who stumbles into a grave injustice: his work data has mysteriously disappeared, and he suspects that the duplicitous Patterson, his colleague, is the culprit. Despite his simmering frustration, Michael struggles to address the situation head-on or level accusations against Patterson.
Full summary
The whole story of Bad Influence, scene by scene
Bad Influence Box Office
Bad Influence grossed $12.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.6M
- US & Canada
- $12.6M
Bad Influence Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Confess TO One Lie...
- Clip BANG!
How Well Do You Know Bad Influence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What does Michael Boll believe has been stolen from him?
Cars in Bad Influence
15 cars on screen, including the 1988 Mazda RX-7 and the 1963 Dodge Dart.
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1988 Mazda RX-7 Important role -
1963 Dodge Dart Minor role -
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Minor role -
1979 Cadillac Eldorado Background role
Bad Influence Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “都市狂情” and “Malas influencias”.
- Also known as
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- 都市狂情
- Malas influencias
- バッド・インフルエンス／悪影響
- Todfreunde - Bad Influence
- Cattive compagnie
- Mortelle influence
- Halálos barátság
- Κακές παρέες
- השפעה שלילית
- Дурное влияние
- Лошо влияние
- Ingen udvej
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- Zły wpływ
- 뱃 인플루언스, ცუდი გავლენა
- Дурний вплив
- Sob a Sombra do Mal
- Psikopat
- Influência Fatal
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Bad Influence FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bad Influence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bad Influence?
Bad Influence runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Bad Influence released?
Bad Influence was released on March 9, 1990.
Who directed Bad Influence?
Bad Influence was directed by Curtis Hanson.
More films by Curtis Hanson Who is in the cast of Bad Influence?
Bad Influence stars Rob Lowe and James Spader.
Where can I watch Bad Influence?
In the US, Bad Influence is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bad Influence make at the box office?
Bad Influence grossed $12.6 million worldwide.
How is Bad Influence rated?
Bad Influence has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Bad Influence have a post-credit scene?
No. Bad Influence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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