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Necessity

5.319881h 40mMovieDramaCrimeTV Movie

A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her…

DirectorMichael Miller
ProducersLes Alexander·Dan Enright

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Cast · Directed by Michael Miller

LALoni Anderson
Loni Anderson
Lauren LaSalle
HB
Hank Baumert
Eddie
DBDiana Bellamy
Diana Bellamy
Apartment manager
RC
Roberta Callahan
Hairdresser
MCMichael Colyar
Michael Colyar
Photographer
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Charlie
SHSherman Howard
Sherman Howard
Jack Martinelli
KHKathryn Howell
Kathryn Howell
Trish
HL
Harris Laskawy
Ray Seale
JNJames Naughton
James Naughton
Rick LaSalle
DP
Deborah Pryor
Nanny Deborah

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Necessity — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Necessity?

Necessity isn't streaming anywhere in Pakistan yet.

Is Necessity on Netflix?

No, Necessity is not on Netflix in Pakistan as of November 2026.

Is Necessity on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Necessity isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Pakistan right now.

Where can I watch Necessity for free?

Necessity isn't streaming in Pakistan yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Necessity?

Necessity hasn't started streaming in Pakistan yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 21, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.