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Fatal Attraction

1987 • 1h 59m •
Thriller Drama Romance
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★ 6.8/10
1,752 reviews
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Fatal Attraction

A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.

"A look that led to an evening. A mistake he'll regret... FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE."

Top Billed Cast

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Dan Gallagher
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Alexandra "Alex" Forrest
Anne Archer
Anne Archer
Beth Gallagher
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
Ellen Gallagher
Stuart Pankin
Stuart Pankin
Jimmy
Ellen Foley
Ellen Foley
Hildy
Fred Gwynne
Fred Gwynne
Arthur
Tom Brennan
Tom Brennan
Howard Rogerson

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J John Chard Verified TMDB Critic
2014-09-06

I wont be ignored Dan!

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Seemingly happily married man, Dan Gallagher, gives in to the seductive charm of Alex Forrest and partakes in a night of wild sexual passion with her. Trouble is, is that Alex is a tad unhinged and a woman scorned can be the ultimate nightmare.

I have just revisited this monster smash hit from the 80s (highest grossing film of 1987), and it still packs the same punch as it did back in the late 80s when it not only became a big hit, it also became a cultural phenomenon and one of the most talked about films of the decade. ...