T.R. Baskin (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, T.R. Baskin is a drama film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 90 minutes. “Dear Mom & Dad, Have gone to Chicago to seek fame and fortune. Don't wait up. - Love, T.R.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enthusiastic young woman runs away to Chicago to start a new life. She is soon confronted with the emotional coldness of the big city and has to search for her place in the scheme of things.
Who’s in it. T.R. Baskin stars Candice Bergen as T. R. Baskin, Peter Boyle as Jack Mitchell, James Caan as Larry Moore and Marcia Rodd as Dayle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, T.R. Baskin has proved divisive with audiences.
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 T.R. Baskin page.
If you liked it. Fans of T.R. Baskin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch T.R. Baskin (1971)?
- In US, T.R. Baskin 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 T.R. Baskin worth watching?
- T.R. Baskin holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in T.R. Baskin?
- T.R. Baskin stars Candice Bergen, Peter Boyle, James Caan, Marcia Rodd and Erin O'Reilly.
- When was T.R. Baskin released?
- T.R. Baskin was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.