Paranoia (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1969, Paranoia is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 91 minutes. “Orgasmo sucks you into a whirlpool of erotic love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the death of her wealthy husband, American widow Kathryn West migrates to Italy and takes up a reclusive existence in a luxurious villa. After quickly succumbing to the charms of a local man, she lets him move into the villa and the two are later joined by his sister, which soon leads to complications.
Who’s in it. Paranoia stars Carroll Baker as Kathryn West, Lou Castel as Peter Donovan, Colette Descombes as Eva and Tino Carraro as Brion Sanders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Paranoia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paranoia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paranoia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paranoia (1969)?
- In US, Paranoia is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paranoia worth watching?
- Paranoia holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paranoia?
- Paranoia stars Carroll Baker, Lou Castel, Colette Descombes, Tino Carraro and Lilla Brignone.
- When was Paranoia released?
- Paranoia was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.