Where to watch The Onion Field(1979)
In the United States, The Onion Field is available to stream on BFI Player.
Where to stream The Onion Field
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Onion Field plot summary
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.
Details
- Release date
- September 9, 1979
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- Harold Becker
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 124 votes
The Onion Field trailer
Cast
John SavageKarl Hettinger
James WoodsGregory Powell
Franklyn SealesJimmy Smith
Ted DansonIan Campbell
Ronny CoxPierce Brooks
David HuffmanDistrict Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher LloydJailhouse Lawyer
Dianne HullHelen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla PointerChrissie Campbell
Beege BarketteGreg's Woman
FAQ
Where can I watch The Onion Field?
In the United States, The Onion Field is available to stream on BFI Player.
How long is The Onion Field?
The Onion Field runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
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