Cronos (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Cronos is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 94 minutes. “An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
Who’s in it. Cronos stars Federico Luppi as Jesus Gris, Ron Perlman as Angel de la Guardia, Claudio Brook as De la Guardia and Margarita Isabel as Mercedes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cronos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cronos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cronos tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cronos (1993)?
- In US, Cronos is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cronos worth watching?
- Cronos holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cronos?
- Cronos stars Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook, Margarita Isabel and Tamara Shanath.
- When was Cronos released?
- Cronos was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.