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Bad Influence

6.019901h 39mRMovieThrillerCrime

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

DirectorCurtis Hanson
WriterDavid Koepp
ProducersSteve Tisch·Morrie Eisenman

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Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

JSJames Spader
James Spader
Michael Boll
RLRob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Alex
LZLisa Zane
Lisa Zane
Claire
MCMarcia Cross
Marcia Cross
Ruth Fielding
RLRosalyn Landor
Rosalyn Landor
Britt
KWKathleen Wilhoite
Kathleen Wilhoite
Leslie
TM
Tony Maggio
Patterson
PT
Palmer Lee Todd
Naked Woman
JKJeff Kaake
Jeff Kaake
Willie
CCChristian Clemenson
Christian Clemenson
Pismo Boll
GBGrand L. Bush
Grand L. Bush
Club Bartender
DDDavid Duchovny
David Duchovny
Clue Goer with Glasses

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Bad Influence — streaming FAQ

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Bad Influence is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bad Influence on Netflix?

No, Bad Influence is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

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Yes — Bad Influence is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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Bad Influence is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.