High Anxiety
“Danger, intrigue, romance...and a touch of kinkiness!”
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.
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Where is High Anxiety streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About High Anxiety
High Anxiety is a 1977 English-language comedy, mystery and thriller film directed by Mel Brooks. The cast is led by Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
High Anxiety was produced by Crossbow Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1977, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Writers
- Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca
- Release date
- December 25, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Crossbow Productions, 20th Century Fox
High Anxiety cast & crew
High Anxiety was directed by Mel Brooks and written by Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, and Rudy De Luca.
The cast features Mel Brooks as Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke, Madeline Kahn as Victoria Brisbane, Cloris Leachman as Nurse Charlotte Diesel, Harvey Korman as Dr. Charles Montague, Ron Carey as Brophy, and Howard Morris as Professor Lilloman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Paul Lohmann, and it was produced by Mel Brooks.
Is High Anxiety worth watching?
High Anxiety holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 399 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and thriller, High Anxiety is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch High Anxiety
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Cast of High Anxiety
Mel Brooks
Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke
Madeline Kahn
Victoria Brisbane
Cloris Leachman
Nurse Charlotte Diesel
Harvey Korman
Dr. Charles Montague
Ron Carey
Brophy
Howard Morris
Professor Lilloman
Dick Van Patten
Dr. Philip Wentworth
Jack Riley
The Desk Clerk
Charlie Callas
Cocker Spaniel
Ron Clark
Zachary Cartwright III
Rudy De Luca
'Braces' - Killer
Barry Levinson
Dennis - Bellboy
High Anxiety — FAQs
▸Where can I watch High Anxiety in United States?
High Anxiety is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is High Anxiety in?
High Anxiety is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is High Anxiety?
High Anxiety runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is High Anxiety rated?
High Anxiety is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 399 ratings.
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