Cold Comfort (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Cold Comfort is a thriller and drama film directed by Vic Sarin, running about 120 minutes. “All That Stephen Wanted Was To Get Out Of The Cold...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dolores has everthing she wants for her birthday: a party, 18 glowing candles, and Stephen, the handsome stranger who's more than a guest. He's a prisoner. COLD COMFORT bristles with the suspense, passion and danger of three people caught up in a madman's game.
Who’s in it. Cold Comfort stars Maury Chaykin as Floyd Lucas, Margaret Langrick as Dolores Lucas, Paul Gross as Stephen Miller and Jayne Eastwood as Mrs. Brockel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Cold Comfort has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Comfort page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold Comfort tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cold Comfort (1989)?
- In US, Cold Comfort is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cold Comfort worth watching?
- Cold Comfort holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cold Comfort?
- Cold Comfort stars Maury Chaykin, Margaret Langrick, Paul Gross, Jayne Eastwood and Ted Follows.
- When was Cold Comfort released?
- Cold Comfort was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.