Longtime Companion (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1989, Longtime Companion is a drama and romance film directed by Norman René, running about 96 minutes. “…a motion picture for everyone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS. What starts as a rumor about a mysterious "gay cancer" soon turns into a major crisis as, one by one, some of the friends begin to fall ill, leaving the others to panic about who will be next. As death takes its toll, the lives of these friends are forever redefined by an unconditional display of love, hope and courage.
Who’s in it. Longtime Companion stars Bruce Davison as David, Mary-Louise Parker as Lisa, Patrick Cassidy as Howard and Stephen Caffrey as Fuzzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Longtime Companion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longtime Companion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longtime Companion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longtime Companion (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Longtime Companion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Longtime Companion worth watching?
- Longtime Companion holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Longtime Companion?
- Longtime Companion stars Bruce Davison, Mary-Louise Parker, Patrick Cassidy, Stephen Caffrey and John Dossett.
- When was Longtime Companion released?
- Longtime Companion was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.