Plain Clothes (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Plain Clothes is an action, comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Martha Coolidge, running about 98 minutes. “An Undercover Nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings, and quirky teachers and staff to find the real murderer.
Who’s in it. Plain Clothes stars Arliss Howard as Nick Dunbar, Suzy Amis as Robin Torrence, George Wendt as Chet Butler and Diane Ladd as Jane Melway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Plain Clothes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $289.3K 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 Plain Clothes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plain Clothes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plain Clothes (1988)?
- In US, Plain Clothes 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 Plain Clothes worth watching?
- Plain Clothes holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plain Clothes?
- Plain Clothes stars Arliss Howard, Suzy Amis, George Wendt, Diane Ladd and Seymour Cassel.
- When was Plain Clothes released?
- Plain Clothes was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.