Link
“Man is no longer in control!”
Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.
Where to watch Link in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Link there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Link streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Link
Link is a 1986 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Richard Franklin. The cast is led by Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, Steven Finch. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Link was produced by Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment and The Cannon Group and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 5, 1986, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Franklin
- Writers
- Tom Ackermann, Lee David Zlotoff, Everett De Roche
- Release date
- March 5, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, The Cannon Group
Link cast & crew
Link was directed by Richard Franklin and written by Tom Ackermann, Lee David Zlotoff, and Everett De Roche.
The cast features Elisabeth Shue as Jane Chase, Terence Stamp as Dr Steven Phillip, Steven Finch as David, Richard Garnett as Dennis, David O'Hara as Tom, and Kevin Lloyd as Bailey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Mike Molloy, and it was produced by Richard Franklin and Verity Lambert.
Is Link worth watching?
Link holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, Link is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Link
Link isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Link
Elisabeth Shue
Jane Chase
Terence Stamp
Dr Steven Phillip
Steven Finch
David
Richard Garnett
Dennis
David O'Hara
Tom
Kevin Lloyd
Bailey
Joe Belcher
Taxi Driver
Geoffrey Beevers
Mr. Miller
Caroline John
Mrs. Miller
Daisy Ashford
Becky
Linus Roache
Student (uncredited)
Link — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Link in United States?
Link 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 Link in?
Link is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Link?
Link runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Link rated?
Link is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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