The Manson Family (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, The Manson Family is a thriller, drama, krimi and horror film directed by Jim Van Bebber, running about 95 minutes. “You've seen the story through the eyes of the law... Now see it through the eyes of The Manson Family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In den späten 60er Jahren des 20. Jahrhunderts kommt der charismatische Kriminelle Charles Manson aus dem Gefängnis frei, erkennt erfreut die Zeichen der Zeit, und schart eine bunte Hippiefamilie um sich. Die mehrheitlich weiblichen Jünger, die ihm zustreben, sind auf der Flucht vor bürgerlicher Enge und auf der Suche nach spiritueller Erleuchtung. Manson weiß ihr Bedürfnis zu stillen mit Drogen, Gruppensex und Liedern über Liebe. Als sich seine Ideen radikalisieren, brennen seine Jünger darauf, sie in Taten umzusetzen. Eine Idee heißt Massenmord.
Who’s in it. The Manson Family stars Marcelo Games as Charlie Manson, Marc Pitman as Tex Watson, Jim Van Bebber as Bobby and Amy Yates as Leslie van Houten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Manson Family has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manson Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manson Family tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Manson Family (1997)?
- In USA, The Manson Family is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Manson Family worth watching?
- The Manson Family holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, krimi and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Manson Family?
- The Manson Family stars Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman, Jim Van Bebber, Amy Yates and Leslie Orr.
- When was The Manson Family released?
- The Manson Family was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.