Badlands (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1974, Badlands is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Terrence Malick, running about 94 minutes. “Burning Love on the Great Plains in 1959!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands.
Who’s in it. Badlands stars Martin Sheen as Kit Carruthers, Sissy Spacek as Holly Sargis, Ramon Bieri as Cato and Warren Oates as Holly's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Badlands has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Badlands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Badlands tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Badlands (1974)?
- In US, Badlands is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Badlands worth watching?
- Badlands holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Badlands?
- Badlands stars Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Ramon Bieri, Warren Oates and Alan Vint.
- When was Badlands released?
- Badlands was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.