The Blob
“Terror has no shape.”
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Where to watch The Blob in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Blob there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Blob streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Adrenalin Amazon channel, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Shadowz, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Blob
The Blob is a 1988 English-language horror, science fiction and action film directed by Chuck Russell. The cast is led by Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Blob was produced by TriStar Pictures and Palisades California Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on August 5, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Writers
- Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
- Release date
- August 5, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Palisades California Inc.
The Blob cast & crew
The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell and written by Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont.
The cast features Kevin Dillon as Brian Flagg, Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny, Donovan Leitch as Paul Taylor, Jeffrey DeMunn as Sheriff Herb Geller, Candy Clark as Fran Hewitt, and Joe Seneca as Dr. Meddows.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Hoenig, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by Andre Blay and Elliott Kastner.
Is The Blob worth watching?
The Blob holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,054 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and action, The Blob is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Blob
The Blob 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 The Blob
Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny
Donovan Leitch
Paul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sheriff Herb Geller
Candy Clark
Fran Hewitt
Joe Seneca
Dr. Meddows
Del Close
Reverend Meeker
Paul McCrane
Deputy Bill Briggs
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Penny
Beau Billingslea
Moss Woolsey
Art LaFleur
Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull Goldin
Scott Jeskey
The Blob — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blob in United States?
The Blob 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 The Blob in?
The Blob is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Blob rated?
The Blob is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,054 ratings.
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