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Pumpkinhead

1988·Movie·R·86 min·6.4(545)

A grim fairy tale.

When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life.

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Where to watch Pumpkinhead in United States

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Where is Pumpkinhead streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesThe Roku Channel, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaTubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play
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About Pumpkinhead

Pumpkinhead is a 1988 English-language fantasy and horror film directed by Stan Winston. The cast is led by Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.

Pumpkinhead was produced by DEG, Lion Films, and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on June 9, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Stan Winston
Writers
Mark Patrick Carducci, Stan Winston, Richard Weinman
Release date
June 9, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
DEG, Lion Films, United Artists
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Pumpkinhead cast & crew

Pumpkinhead was directed by Stan Winston and written by Mark Patrick Carducci, Stan Winston, and Richard Weinman.

The cast features Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley, Jeff East as Chris, John D'Aquino as Joel, Cynthia Bain as Tracy, Kerry Remsen as Maggie, and Joel Hoffman as Steve.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Stone, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Bill Blake and Howard Smith.

Is Pumpkinhead worth watching?

Pumpkinhead holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 545 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy and horror, Pumpkinhead is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pumpkinhead

In United States, you can stream Pumpkinhead on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Pumpkinhead

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Ed Harley

Jeff East

Jeff East

Chris

John D'Aquino

John D'Aquino

Joel

Cynthia Bain

Cynthia Bain

Tracy

Kerry Remsen

Kerry Remsen

Maggie

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Joel Hoffman

Steve

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Kimberly Ross

Kim

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Florence Schauffler

Haggis

Tom Woodruff Jr.

Tom Woodruff Jr.

Pumpkinhead

Lee de Broux

Lee de Broux

Tom Harley

Peggy Walton-Walker

Peggy Walton-Walker

Ellie Harley

Chance Michael Corbitt

Chance Michael Corbitt

Eddie Harley

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Pumpkinhead — FAQs

Where can I watch Pumpkinhead in United States?

Pumpkinhead is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Pumpkinhead on The Roku Channel?

Yes — Pumpkinhead is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.

What language is Pumpkinhead in?

Pumpkinhead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pumpkinhead?

Pumpkinhead runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

What is Pumpkinhead rated?

Pumpkinhead is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 545 ratings.

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