Cannibal Ferox (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Cannibal Ferox is an adventure and horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 93 minutes. “Banned in 31 countries!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three friends out to disprove cannibalism meet two men on the run who tortured and enslaved a cannibal tribe to find emeralds, and now the tribe is out for revenge.
Who’s in it. Cannibal Ferox stars Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Mike Logan, Robert Kerman as Lt. Rizzo, Danilo Mattei as Rudy Davis and Venantino Venantini as Sgt. Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cannibal Ferox has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cannibal Ferox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cannibal Ferox tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cannibal Ferox (1981)?
- In US, Cannibal Ferox is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cannibal Ferox worth watching?
- Cannibal Ferox holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cannibal Ferox?
- Cannibal Ferox stars Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Robert Kerman, Danilo Mattei, Venantino Venantini and Fiamma Maglione.
- When was Cannibal Ferox released?
- Cannibal Ferox was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.