Cruising
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Cruising
Where can I watch Cruising in the United States?
Cruising is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Cruising?
Cruising scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cruising?
Cruising stars Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, and Don Scardino. William Friedkin is the director.
How long is Cruising?
Cruising runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Cruising come out?
Cruising was released on February 15, 1980.
Which studio made Cruising?
Cruising was produced by Jerry Weintraub Productions, CiP - Europäische Treuhand, and Lorimar Motion Pictures in the United States and Germany.
What was the budget for Cruising?
Cruising was made on a budget of $11,000,000.
How much did Cruising make at the box office?
Cruising grossed $19,814,523 worldwide, against a budget of $11,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.