The Stud (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1978, The Stud is a drama and romance film directed by Quentin Masters, running about 95 minutes. “...satisfaction guaranteed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fontaine Khaled is the wife of a wealthy but boring businessman. She spends his money on her nightclub, The Hobo, and partying. She hires a manager, Tony, to run her club, but it is understood that his job security is dependent on him satisfying her nymphomaniac demands.
Who’s in it. The Stud stars Joan Collins as Fontaine Khaled, Sue Lloyd as Vanessa Grant, Walter Gotell as Ben Khaled and Oliver Tobias as Tony Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Stud has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stud page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stud (1978)?
- In GB, The Stud is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stud worth watching?
- The Stud holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stud?
- The Stud stars Joan Collins, Sue Lloyd, Walter Gotell, Oliver Tobias and Mark Burns.
- When was The Stud released?
- The Stud was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.