The Toxic Avenger (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, The Toxic Avenger is an action, comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Lloyd Kaufman, running about 82 minutes. “He was 98lbs. of solid nerd until he became...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.
Who’s in it. The Toxic Avenger stars Mitch Cohen as The Toxic Avenger, Andree Maranda as Sara, Pat Ryan as Mayor Peter Belgoody and Jennifer Prichard as Wanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Toxic Avenger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $800K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Toxic Avenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Toxic Avenger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Toxic Avenger (1984)?
- In US, The Toxic Avenger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, 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 The Toxic Avenger worth watching?
- The Toxic Avenger holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Toxic Avenger?
- The Toxic Avenger stars Mitch Cohen, Andree Maranda, Pat Ryan, Jennifer Prichard and Cindy Manion.
- When was The Toxic Avenger released?
- The Toxic Avenger was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.