Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.
Director: Curtis Hanson · Writer: David Koepp
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
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Bad Influence is a 1990 thriller and crime movie from the United States directed by Curtis Hanson, starring James Spader, Rob Lowe and Lisa Zane. It was released on March 9, 1990. The running time is 1 h 39 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.0/10 from 206 votes — mixed to positive.
“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”
Bad Influence was released on March 9, 1990.
Bad Influence was directed by Curtis Hanson.
The main cast includes James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, Marcia Cross and Rosalyn Landor.
Bad Influence runs 1 h 39 min.
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It holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 206 ratings, so fans of thriller and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination total
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