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Fatal Attraction
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Adrian Lyne. With Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Fatal Attraction.
MoviHero lists September 18, 1987 as the release date for Fatal Attraction. Adrian Lyne is the listed director. The listed cast includes Michael Douglas as Dan Gallagher, Glenn Close as Alex Forrest, Anne Archer as Beth Gallagher, Ellen Hamilton Latzen as Ellen Gallagher. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 18, 1987
GenresDrama · Thriller · Romance
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorAdrian Lyne
CastMichael Douglas as Dan Gallagher, Glenn Close as Alex Forrest, Anne Archer as Beth Gallagher, Ellen Hamilton Latzen as Ellen Gallagher
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Fatal Attraction runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 1,796 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary5/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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“You must have to be discreet.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDan GallagherDan Gallagher in Fatal Attraction (1987), played by Michael Douglas.Open character guide otherAlex ForrestAlex Forrest in Fatal Attraction (1987), played by Glenn Close.Open character guide otherBeth GallagherBeth Gallagher in Fatal Attraction (1987), played by Anne Archer.Open character guide
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