Overnight Sensation (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Overnight Sensation is a notable film directed by Jon Bloom, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Overnight Sensation is a 1984 short film directed by Jon Bloom, based loosely on W. Somerset Maugham's short story "The Colonel's Lady." After housewife Eve Peregrine writes a sudden hit novel, her husband George, a successful fashion photographer, finds it difficult to deal with the attention being showered on her. His difficulty in getting through the book increases when he begins to suspect that the steamy affair in its plot is drawn from her real life. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Overnight Sensation stars Louise Fletcher as Evie Peregrine, Robert Loggia as George Peregrine, Shari Belafonte as Daphne and Parley Baer as Lawyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Overnight Sensation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overnight Sensation page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overnight Sensation (1984)?
- In GB, Overnight Sensation is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overnight Sensation worth watching?
- Overnight Sensation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overnight Sensation?
- Overnight Sensation stars Louise Fletcher, Robert Loggia, Shari Belafonte, Parley Baer and Lee Garlington.
- When was Overnight Sensation released?
- Overnight Sensation was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.