Dolls (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.4

Dolls poster

Released in 1987, Dolls is a fantasy and horror film directed by Stuart Gordon, running about 77 minutes. “They walk. They talk. They kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A precocious girl, her nasty parents, two punk-rock losers and a weak-kneed salesman inadvertently become the guests of two ghoulish senior citizens in their dark, haunted mansion. The old couple makes and collects dolls that, when not sitting still like good little mannequins, creep around in the night, offing the guests one by one.

Who’s in it. Dolls stars Ian Patrick Williams as David Bower, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon as Rosemary Bower, Carrie Lorraine as Judy Bower and Guy Rolfe as Gabriel Hartwicke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dolls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dolls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dolls 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 Dolls (1987)?
In US, Dolls is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dolls worth watching?
Dolls holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dolls?
Dolls stars Ian Patrick Williams, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Carrie Lorraine, Guy Rolfe and Hilary Mason.
When was Dolls released?
Dolls was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.