

Poltergeist
“They're here.”
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Where to watch Poltergeist in United States
Click a service to open Poltergeist there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Poltergeist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Poltergeist
Poltergeist is a 1982 English-language horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
Poltergeist was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and SLM Production Group and made in United States of America. It was released on June 4, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $122 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tobe Hooper, Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Michael Grais, Steven Spielberg, Mark Victor
- Release date
- June 4, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $122 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group
Poltergeist cast & crew
Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg and written by Michael Grais, Steven Spielberg, and Mark Victor.
The cast features JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling, Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling, Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh, Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling, Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling, and Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg.
Is Poltergeist worth watching?
Poltergeist holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,338 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, Poltergeist is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Poltergeist
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Cast of Poltergeist

JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling

Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling

Beatrice Straight
Dr. Lesh

Dominique Dunne
Dana Freeling

Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling

Oliver Robins
Robbie Freeling

Zelda Rubinstein
Tangina Barrons

Richard Lawson
Ryan

Martin Casella
Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
Ben Tuthill

Virginia Kiser
Mrs. Tuthill

James Karen
Mr. Teague
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Poltergeist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Poltergeist in United States?
Poltergeist is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is Poltergeist on YouTube TV?
Yes — Poltergeist is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Poltergeist in?
Poltergeist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Poltergeist rated?
Poltergeist is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,338 ratings.













