Night of the Comet (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Night of the Comet is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Thom Eberhardt, running about 95 minutes. “They came. They Shopped. They saved the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two girls from the Valley wake up to find that a passing comet has eradicated their world and left behind a mysterious red-dust and a pack of cannibal mutants. With the help of a friendly truck driver, the girls save the earth from a villainous "think tank," karate chop their way through flesh-eating zombies, and, of course, find time to go to the mall.
Who’s in it. Night of the Comet stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Regina, Robert Beltran as Hector, Kelli Maroney as Samantha and Sharon Farrell as Doris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Night of the Comet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Comet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Comet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Comet (1984)?
- In US, Night of the Comet is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night of the Comet worth watching?
- Night of the Comet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Comet?
- Night of the Comet stars Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Beltran, Kelli Maroney, Sharon Farrell and Mary Woronov.
- When was Night of the Comet released?
- Night of the Comet was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.