Instant Karma (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1990, Instant Karma is a comedy and drama film directed by Roderick Taylor, running about 94 minutes. “Lady Luck doesn't smile on Zane Smith. She laughs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The writer of a bad TV series begins to rethink his life when he meets and falls in love with a beautiful actress.
Who’s in it. Instant Karma stars Craig Sheffer as Zane, Annette Sinclair as Amy, Orson Bean as Dr. Berlin and Alan Blumenfeld as Oscar Meyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Instant Karma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Instant Karma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Instant Karma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Instant Karma (1990)?
- In US, Instant Karma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Instant Karma worth watching?
- Instant Karma holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Instant Karma?
- Instant Karma stars Craig Sheffer, Annette Sinclair, Orson Bean, Alan Blumenfeld and Kristina Wotkyns.
- When was Instant Karma released?
- Instant Karma was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.