THX 1138
“The Future is here.”
People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.
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Where is THX 1138 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About THX 1138
THX 1138 is a 1971 English-language science fiction and drama film directed by George Lucas. The cast is led by Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
THX 1138 was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and American Zoetrope and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1971, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Lucas
- Writers
- George Lucas, Walter Murch
- Release date
- March 11, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, American Zoetrope
THX 1138 cast & crew
THX 1138 was directed by George Lucas and written by George Lucas and Walter Murch.
The cast features Robert Duvall as THX, Donald Pleasence as SEN, Don Pedro Colley as SRT, Maggie McOmie as LUH, Ian Wolfe as PTO, and Marshall Efron as TWA.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by David Myers, and it was produced by Larry Sturhahn and Francis Ford Coppola.
Is THX 1138 worth watching?
THX 1138 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,064 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and drama, THX 1138 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch THX 1138
THX 1138 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 THX 1138
Robert Duvall
THX
Donald Pleasence
SEN
Don Pedro Colley
SRT
Maggie McOmie
LUH
Ian Wolfe
PTO
Marshall Efron
TWA
Sid Haig
NCH
John Pearce
DWY
Irene Cagen
IMM
Gary Alan Marsh
CAM
John Seaton
OUE
Eugene I. Stillman
JOT
THX 1138 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch THX 1138 in United States?
THX 1138 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 THX 1138 in?
THX 1138 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is THX 1138?
THX 1138 runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is THX 1138 rated?
THX 1138 is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,064 ratings.
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