

Where to watch Straight Time(1978)
In the United States, Straight Time isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Straight Time
Availability in United States
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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YouTube
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Buy
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Straight Time plot summary
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
Details
- Release date
- March 18, 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- Ulu Grosbard
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 221 votes
Straight Time trailer
Cast
Dustin HoffmanMax Dembo
Theresa RussellJenny Mercer
Gary BuseyWilly Darin
Harry Dean StantonJerry Schue
M. Emmet WalshEarl Frank
Rita TaggartCarol Schue
Kathy BatesSelma Darin
Sandy BaronManny
Jake BuseyHenry Darin
Peter KwongGrocery Clerk
FAQ
Where can I watch Straight Time?
In the United States, Straight Time isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Straight Time?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Straight Time?
Straight Time runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
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