Willie and Phil (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1980, Willie and Phil is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 115 minutes. “Heads or Tails...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Life imitates art when two Manhattanites — pompous teacher Willie and quiet photographer Phil — become friends after a thought-provoking screening of "Jules et Jim," Truffaut's classic film about a decades-long ménage à trois. Soon, the men meet Jeanette, a sexually liberated southern transplant who promptly falls for both of them. Frustrated passions curdle into jealousy as Jeanette entertains love affairs with each in the ensuing years.
Who’s in it. Willie and Phil stars Michael Ontkean as Willie Kaufman, Margot Kidder as Jeannette Sutherland, Ray Sharkey as Phil D'Amico and Jan Miner as Maria Kaufman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Willie and Phil has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Willie and Phil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willie and Phil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Willie and Phil (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Willie and Phil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Willie and Phil worth watching?
- Willie and Phil holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Willie and Phil?
- Willie and Phil stars Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Jan Miner and Tom Brennan.
- When was Willie and Phil released?
- Willie and Phil was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.