Q (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1982, Q is a thriller, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 93 minutes. “Its name is Quetzalcoatl. Just call it Q. That's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York police are bemused by reports of a giant flying lizard that has been spotted around the rooftops of New York, until the lizard starts to eat people. An out-of-work ex-con is the only person who knows the location of the monster's nest and is determined to turn the knowledge to his advantage, but will his gamble pay off or will he end up as lizard food?
Who’s in it. Q stars Michael Moriarty as Jimmy Quinn, Candy Clark as Joan, Richard Roundtree as Powell and David Carradine as Shepard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Q has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Q page.
If you liked it. Fans of Q tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Q (1982)?
- In US, Q is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Q worth watching?
- Q holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Q?
- Q stars Michael Moriarty, Candy Clark, Richard Roundtree, David Carradine and James Dixon.
- When was Q released?
- Q was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.