The January Man is a 1989 neo-noir comedy thriller. It follows Nick Starkey, a brilliant but unorthodox ex-detective, who gets lured back into the NYPD to catch a cunning serial killer. Nick’s quirky methods and a blossoming romance with the mayor’s daughter add a comedic twist to the suspenseful hunt for the murderer.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The January Man via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is The January Man available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The January Man is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Disgraced ex-cop Nick Starkey with a checkered past is coaxed out of retirement by his cop brother to stop a terrifying serial killer plaguing New York City. Nick’s unconventional brilliance clashes with police protocol as he hunts the elusive murderer, all while navigating a complicated romance with the mayor’s daughter.
The January Man stars Kevin Kline as the wisecracking ex-detective Nick Starkey, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Harvey Keitel as his police captain brother, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as the mayor’s daughter, and Danny Aiello as a seasoned NYPD captain. Also featured are the late Alan Rickman and Sussan Sarandon.
Watch The January Man streaming via Amazon Prime Video
The January Man is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video offers a wide selection of licensed content, including recent releases, cult classics, and popular sitcoms and dramas.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
The January Man’s official synopsis is as follows:
“Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank’s wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
