Wise Blood
“An American Masterpiece!”
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Where to watch Wise Blood in United States
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Where is Wise Blood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Wise Blood
Wise Blood is a 1979 English-language comedy and drama film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Wise Blood was produced by Ithaca, Anthea, and New Line Cinema and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1979, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- Benedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald
- Release date
- October 24, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema
Wise Blood cast & crew
Wise Blood was directed by John Huston and written by Benedict Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald.
The cast features Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes, Dan Shor as Enoch Emory, Amy Wright as Sabbath Lily, Harry Dean Stanton as Asa Hawks, Mary Nell Santacroce as Landlady, and Ned Beatty as Hoover Shoates.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Gerry Fisher, and it was produced by Kathy Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald.
Is Wise Blood worth watching?
Wise Blood holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 105 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Wise Blood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wise Blood
In United States, you can stream Wise Blood on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Wise Blood
Brad Dourif
Hazel Motes
Dan Shor
Enoch Emory
Amy Wright
Sabbath Lily
Harry Dean Stanton
Asa Hawks
Mary Nell Santacroce
Landlady
Ned Beatty
Hoover Shoates
John Huston
Grandfather
William Hickey
Preacher
J.L. Parker
Karl
Marvin Sapp
Raymond
Richard Earle
Jakob Winslow
Herb Kossover
Jacob Wood
Wise Blood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wise Blood in United States?
Wise Blood is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Wise Blood on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Wise Blood is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Wise Blood in?
Wise Blood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wise Blood?
Wise Blood runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Wise Blood rated?
Wise Blood is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 105 ratings.
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