Where to Watch Hide in Plain Sight (1980) in the US

What it's about

This was based on a true story. About a man (Caan) who discovers that his ex-wife has disappeared along with their children. It seems that her new boyfriend works for some criminals. After being arrested, the government offers to let him enter the newly developed Witness Protection Program in exchange for testifying against his employers. His bosses instruct him to marry his girlfriend so that she can't testify against him, they promise that they will take care of her. When he learns that his cohorts have done nothing to aid his family while in jail, he accepts the government's offer. So, he and his wife and her children enter the program. Now her ex-husband goes to a lawyer because he wants to sue the government for keeping him away from his children.

Cast and crew

Director

James Caan

Writer

Leslie Waller, Spencer Eastman

Starring

James Caan, Jill Eikenberry, Robert Viharo

Details

Release date

Mar 21, 1980

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$3,806,930

Where to Watch Hide in Plain Sight (1980) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Hide in Plain Sight in the United States?

Hide in Plain Sight is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Hide in Plain Sight or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch Hide in Plain Sight for free in the United States?

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