Popcorn (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, Popcorn is a comedy and horror film directed by Mark Herrier, running about 91 minutes. “Buy a bag... Go home in a box.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A horror film festival, held in a theater which was once the scene of a tragic fire, turns into a real life horror show.
Who’s in it. Popcorn stars Jill Schoelen as Maggie, Dee Wallace as Suzanne, Kelly Jo Minter as Cheryl and Karen Lorre as Joy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Popcorn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popcorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popcorn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popcorn (1991)?
- In US, Popcorn is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Popcorn worth watching?
- Popcorn holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Popcorn?
- Popcorn stars Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace, Kelly Jo Minter, Karen Lorre and Ray Walston.
- When was Popcorn released?
- Popcorn was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.