Naked Lunch (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Naked Lunch is a drama and crime film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 115 minutes. “Exterminate all rational thought.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.
Who’s in it. Naked Lunch stars Peter Weller as Bill Lee, Judy Davis as Joan Frost, Ian Holm as Tom Frost and Julian Sands as Yves Cloquet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Naked Lunch has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naked Lunch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naked Lunch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naked Lunch (1991)?
- In GB, Naked Lunch is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Naked Lunch worth watching?
- Naked Lunch holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Naked Lunch?
- Naked Lunch stars Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands and Roy Scheider.
- When was Naked Lunch released?
- Naked Lunch was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.