Diabolique (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1996, Diabolique is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, running about 107 minutes. “Two women. One man. The combination can be murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wife and mistress of a cruel school master collaborate in a carefully planned and executed scheme to murder him. The plan goes well until the body, which has been strategically dumped, disappears. The psychological strain starts to weigh on the two women when a retired police investigator begins looking into the man's disappearance on a whim.
Who’s in it. Diabolique stars Sharon Stone as Nicole Horner, Isabelle Adjani as Mia Baran, Chazz Palminteri as Guy Baran and Kathy Bates as Det. Shirley Vogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Diabolique has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $52.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diabolique page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diabolique tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diabolique (1996)?
- In US, Diabolique is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diabolique worth watching?
- Diabolique holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diabolique?
- Diabolique stars Sharon Stone, Isabelle Adjani, Chazz Palminteri, Kathy Bates and Spalding Gray.
- When was Diabolique released?
- Diabolique was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.