Spellbinder
“A chance encounter. A dream come true. A man would do anything for a girl like Miranda”
Synopsis
After leaving work one night, Los Angeles attorney Jeff Mills and his colleague rescue a young, beautiful woman from an abusive boyfriend. Jeff soon becomes romantically involved with her and embroiled in the web of intrigue that follows her, despite a string of ominous happenstances and repeated warnings from his secretary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
4K UHD Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Tim Daly
Jeff Mills
Kelly Preston
Miranda Reed
Rick Rossovich
Derek Clayton
Audra Lindley
Mrs. White
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Lt. Lee
Diana Bellamy
Grace Woods
Anthony Crivello
Aldys
Roderick Cook
Ed Kennerle
Stefan Gierasch
Edgar DeWitt
Kyle T. Heffner
Herbie Green
Julian Christopher
Tim Weatherly
M.C. Gainey
Brock
Sally Kemp
Marilyn DeWitt
Bob McCracken
Simmons
Karen Elise Baldwin
Mona
Cynthia Steele
Receptionist
Richard Fancy
Sgt. Barry
Peter Schreiner
Barry
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janet Greek
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracy Tormé
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Spellbinder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janet Greek
Tracy Tormé
Basil Poledouris
Adam Greenberg
Steve Mirkovich
Joe Wizan, Brian Russell, Howard Baldwin, Richard Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Greek
Director
Tracy Tormé
Writer
Joe Wizan
Producer
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Rodger Maus
Production Design
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Russell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spellbinder.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Spellbinder.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movies
Movies - Horror
Filmes Adultos
Filmes eróticos.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Witch
Similar Titles to Spellbinder
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
1.5
6.4
6.4
6.5
6.3
6.1
7.4
6.0
6.8
8.0
7.4
5.9
7.4
6.0
7.0
6.8
3.8
More Like Spellbinder
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spellbinder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spellbinder about?
After leaving work one night, Los Angeles attorney Jeff Mills and his colleague rescue a young, beautiful woman from an abusive boyfriend. Jeff soon becomes romantically involved with her and embroiled in the web of intrigue that follows her, despite a string of ominous happenstances and repeated warnings from his secretary.
Who directed Spellbinder?
Spellbinder was directed by Janet Greek.
Who stars in Spellbinder?
The principal cast of Spellbinder includes Tim Daly, Kelly Preston, Rick Rossovich, Audra Lindley, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
When was Spellbinder released and how long is it?
Spellbinder was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Spellbinder make at the box office?
Spellbinder grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Spellbinder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spellbinder was composed by Basil Poledouris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spellbinder?
Spellbinder holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).