

Badlands
“In 1959 a lot of people were killing time. Kit and Holly were killing people.”
An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands.
Where to watch Badlands in United States
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Where is Badlands streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
About Badlands
Badlands is a 1974 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Terrence Malick. The cast is led by Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
Badlands was produced by Pressman-Williams and Jill Jakes Production and made in United States of America. It was released on January 5, 1974, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Writers
- Terrence Malick
- Release date
- January 5, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Pressman-Williams, Jill Jakes Production
Badlands cast & crew
Badlands was directed by Terrence Malick and written by Terrence Malick.
The cast features Martin Sheen as Kit Carruthers, Sissy Spacek as Holly Sargis, Warren Oates as Holly's Father, Ramon Bieri as Cato, Alan Vint as Deputy, and Gary Littlejohn as Sheriff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Aliceson Tipton, cinematography is by Brian Probyn, and it was produced by Terrence Malick and Edward R. Pressman.
Is Badlands worth watching?
Badlands holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,351 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, Badlands is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Badlands
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Cast of Badlands

Martin Sheen
Kit Carruthers

Sissy Spacek
Holly Sargis

Warren Oates
Holly's Father

Ramon Bieri
Cato

Alan Vint
Deputy

Gary Littlejohn
Sheriff

John Carter
Rich Man
Bryan Montgomery
Boy
Gail Threlkeld
Girl
Charles Fitzpatrick
Clerk

John Womack Jr.
Trooper
Howard Ragsdale
Boss
Badlands — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Badlands in United States?
Badlands is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Badlands on YouTube TV?
Yes — Badlands is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Badlands in?
Badlands is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Badlands?
Badlands runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Badlands rated?
Badlands is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,351 ratings.











