The Inside Man (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1984, The Inside Man is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Tom Clegg, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1981, after the successful test of a submarine tracker device developed by the Swedish scientist Paul Mandell and sponsored by the US government through his representative Miller, his industry is totally burned and the laser device is stolen. Stig Larsson from the Swedish Secret Agency suspects of an inside job and brings the Swedish Marine Thomas Kallin to investigate Paul undercover as his driver. The naive Kallin is double-crossed but continues his investigation while Larsson finds the truth about the heist.
Who’s in it. The Inside Man stars Dennis Hopper as Miller, Hardy Krüger as Mandell, Gösta Ekman as Stig Larsson and Kåre Mölder as Thomas Kallin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Inside Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inside Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inside Man 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 The Inside Man (1984)?
- In US, The Inside Man is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Inside Man worth watching?
- The Inside Man holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inside Man?
- The Inside Man stars Dennis Hopper, Hardy Krüger, Gösta Ekman, Kåre Mölder and David Wilson.
- When was The Inside Man released?
- The Inside Man was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.