Videodrome

Name: Videodrome
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1983-02-04
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson

1983·Movie·R·88 min·★ 7.2(2,558)

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“First it controls your mind. Then it destroys your body.”

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

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Where to watch Videodrome in United States

Can I watch Videodrome in United States? Yes — you can stream Videodrome in United States on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Videodrome streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	—	Amazon Video
United Kingdom	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada	—	Apple TV Store
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
Spain	Filmin	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
Brazil	—	Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	—	FOD

About Videodrome

Videodrome is a 1983 English-language horror, science fiction and mystery film directed by David Cronenberg. The cast is led by James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Videodrome was produced by Filmplan International and made in Canada. It was released on February 4, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: David Cronenberg
Writers: David Cronenberg
Release date: February 4, 1983
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: Filmplan International

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Videodrome cast & crew

Videodrome was directed by David Cronenberg and written by David Cronenberg.

The cast features James Woods as Max Renn, Debbie Harry as Nicki Brand, Sonja Smits as Bianca O'Blivion, Peter Dvorsky as Harlan, Leslie Carlson as Barry Convex, and Jack Creley as Brian O'Blivion.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by Claude Héroux and Pierre David.

Is Videodrome worth watching?

Videodrome holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,558 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and mystery, Videodrome is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Videodrome

In United States, you can stream Videodrome on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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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