In The Fan (1996), Obsessed San Francisco Giants fan Gil Renard spirals when his idol, new star Bobby Rayburn, underperforms. As Gil’s life crumbles, his obsession grows dangerous, leading to threats, kidnapping, and a thrilling showdown.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Fan (1996) via streaming services such as Starz.
Is The Fan (1996) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Fan (1996) is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
Salesman Gil sees his world brighten when his beloved Giants sign superstar Bobby Rayburn. But when Rayburn struggles and fans turn on him, Gil’s obsession boils over. He believes a rival player’s jersey number hinders Rayburn, escalating to threats and intimidation. As Gil’s life unravels, he kidnaps Rayburn’s son and demands the jersey switch, blurring the lines between fan and fanatic in a thrilling and disturbing climax.
Robert De Niro shines as the fan, Gil Renard, while Wesley Snipes portrays the pressured baseball star, Bobby Rayburn. John Leguizamo adds tension as Gil’s volatile friend, Manny, and Ellen Barkin play a sharp sportswriter caught in the fan’s web.
Watch The Fan (1996) streaming via Starz
The Fan (1996) is available to watch on Starz.
It is a premium streaming service known for its diverse lineup of movies, original series, and exclusive content.
You can watch via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
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The Fan (1996)’s synopsis is as follows:
“When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.”
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