Fatal Attraction
1987, Drama/Mystery & thriller, 1h 59m
54 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
A potboiler in the finest sense, Fatal Attraction is a sultry, juicy thriller that's hard to look away from once it gets going. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
For Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), life is good. He is on the rise at his New York law firm, is happily married to his wife, Beth (Anne Archer), and has a loving daughter. But, after a casual fling with a sultry book editor named Alex (Glenn Close), everything changes. Jilted by Dan, Alex becomes unstable, her behavior escalating from aggressive pursuit to obsessive stalking. Dan realizes that his main problem is not hiding his affair, but rather saving himself and his family.
Cast & Crew
Michael Douglas
Dan Gallagher
Dan Gallagher
Glenn Close
Alex Forrest
Alex Forrest
Anne Archer
Beth Gallagher
Beth Gallagher
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
Ellen Gallagher
Ellen Gallagher
Stuart Pankin
Jimmy
Jimmy
Ellen Foley
Hildy
Hildy
Critic Reviews for Fatal Attraction
Audience Reviews for Fatal Attraction
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Nov 19, 2016Honestly this is just a mediocre film at best. I can't understand why this is supposed to be so critically acclaimed.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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May 31, 2016A bit slow to begin with, Fatal Attraction borrowed elements from Psycho but unleashed the thriller elements. It may seem a bit corny now, but it was one of the finest when it was released.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2014Even almost thirty years later, Fatal Attraction retains its volatile bite. Its slow pace may turn some away, but its thrills are well-preserved.Isaac H Super Reviewer
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Aug 19, 2013For the life of me, I can't understand what the appeal of Glenn Close was for Michael Douglas' character but he nonetheless did the deed and we have some wonderful creepy moments that people still talk about to this day. Well delivered.John B Super Reviewer
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