Rapture (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 6.7

Rapture poster

Released in 1980, Rapture is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Iván Zulueta, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. José Sirgado is a low-budget filmmaker whose heroin addiction distorts his perspective of the real world. Although he is a depressed and unstable individual, his mood improves when he receives the mysterious films of Pedro, with whom he shares his passion for cinema.

Who’s in it. Rapture stars Eusebio Poncela as José Sirgado, Cecilia Roth as Ana Turner, Will More as Pedro and Marta Fernández Muro as Marta, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rapture has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder and OVID 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 Rapture page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rapture tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rapture (1980)?
In US, Rapture is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder, 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 Rapture worth watching?
Rapture holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rapture?
Rapture stars Eusebio Poncela, Cecilia Roth, Will More, Marta Fernández Muro and Helena Fernán Gómez.
When was Rapture released?
Rapture was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.