

The Hidden
“It's only human on the outside...”
When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
Where to watch The Hidden in United States
Click a service to open The Hidden there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Hidden 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 | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About The Hidden
The Hidden is a 1987 English-language action, science fiction and horror film directed by Jack Sholder. The cast is led by Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Ed O'Ross. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Hidden was produced by Third Elm Street Venture, Heron Communications, and Mega Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 30, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Writers
- Jim Kouf
- Release date
- October 30, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Third Elm Street Venture, Heron Communications, Mega Entertainment
The Hidden cast & crew
The Hidden was directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf.
The cast features Kyle MacLachlan as Lloyd Gallagher, Michael Nouri as Tom Beck, Ed O'Ross as Cliff Willis, Claudia Christian as Brenda Lee Van Buren, William Boyett as Jonathan Miller, and Chris Mulkey as Jack DeVries.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Convertino, cinematography is by Jacques Haitkin, and it was produced by Stephen Diener and Dennis Harris.
Is The Hidden worth watching?
The Hidden holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 489 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, science fiction, and horror, The Hidden is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hidden
The Hidden 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Hidden

Kyle MacLachlan
Lloyd Gallagher

Michael Nouri
Tom Beck

Ed O'Ross
Cliff Willis

Claudia Christian
Brenda Lee Van Buren

William Boyett
Jonathan Miller

Chris Mulkey
Jack DeVries
Clarence Felder
Lt. John Masterson

Clu Gulager
Lt. Ed Flynn

Richard Brooks
Sanchez

Larry Cedar
Brem

Katherine Cannon
Barbara Beck
Kristen Clayton
Juliet Beck
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The Hidden — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hidden in United States?
The Hidden 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 Hidden in?
The Hidden is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hidden?
The Hidden runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Hidden rated?
The Hidden is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 489 ratings.












