Hiding Out (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Hiding Out is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Bob Giraldi, starring Jon Cryer, Oliver Cotton and Keith Coogan. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Bob Giraldi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hiding Out About?
The premise of Hiding Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To escape dangerous mobsters seeking revenge, charismatic stockbroker Max Hauser takes on the identity of Andrew and attempts to blend in as a high school student. He struggles to balance his fabricated life with the challenges of adolescence, forming new relationships while battling a growing sense of rebellion. As he tries to maintain his disguise, he must confront the constant threat of exposure and the question of how long he can keep his secret.
Hiding Out Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- kiss
- slimehouse
- mistaken for a teenager
- high school
- teenager
- suburb
- car accident
- teen romance
- 1980s
- school life
- teenage girl
- restroom
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- farce
- grandmother
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- houseguest
- election
- fraudulent election
- election day
- school election
- nerd
- teen angst
- witness protection
- cousin cousin relationship
- sniper
- mafia
- undercover
- stockbroker
- hitman
- sharpshooter
- organized crime
- insider trading
- independent film
Where to Watch Hiding Out
Stream it on Kanopy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hiding Out Cast
Jon Cryer leads the cast, with Oliver Cotton and Keith Coogan. Directed by Bob Giraldi; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Giraldi
Also Starring in Hiding Out
· 6 moreHiding Out Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hiding Out 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Hiding Out Plot Summary
What happens in Hiding Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Boston, Massachusetts, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) places Andrew Morenski (Jon Cryer), a 29-year-old stockbroker, under protective custody as he prepares to testify against the local gangster, Victor Kapados. Alongside several colleagues, Andrew serves as a crucial witness in a significant stock scam case. However, his anxiety grows while he waits, leading the FBI agents to take him to a diner for breakfast. What starts as a mundane outing quickly turns chaotic when a hit-man, played by Oliver Cotton (Oliver Cotton), storms in and opens fire, tragically killing one agent and injuring another. Although Andrew escapes unharmed, he flees for his life, pursued by the ruthless attacker.
Full summary
The whole story of Hiding Out, scene by scene
Hiding Out Box Office
Hiding Out grossed $7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7M
- US & Canada
- $7M
How Well Do You Know Hiding Out?
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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What is Andrew Morenski's profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Hiding Out
26 cars on screen, including the 1975 Buick Century Regal and the 1977 Cadillac Seville.
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1986 Maserati Biturbo 425i Important role -
1985 Plymouth Reliant K Important role
Hiding Out Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Inkognito” and “Inkognito - Hiding Out”.
- Also known as
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- Inkognito
- Inkognito - Hiding Out
- Descubierto
- Yuppie på røven
- 逃学威虫
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Movies Like Hiding Out
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hide-Out, Hide and Seek and Hideout.
Hiding Out FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hiding Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hiding Out?
Hiding Out runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Hiding Out released?
Hiding Out was released on November 6, 1987.
Who directed Hiding Out?
Hiding Out was directed by Bob Giraldi.
More films by Bob Giraldi Who is in the cast of Hiding Out?
Hiding Out stars Jon Cryer, Oliver Cotton and Keith Coogan, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hiding Out?
In the US, Hiding Out is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hiding Out make at the box office?
Hiding Out grossed $7 million worldwide.
How is Hiding Out rated?
Hiding Out has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Hiding Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Hiding Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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