The Wicker Man (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, The Wicker Man is a horror film directed by Ari Aster, running about 94 minutes. “Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take place there.
Who’s in it. The Wicker Man stars Edward Woodward as Sergeant Neil Howie, Christopher Lee as Lord Summerisle, Britt Ekland as Willow MacGreagor and Ingrid Pitt as Librarian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Wicker Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wicker Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wicker Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wicker Man (1973)?
- In US, The Wicker Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wicker Man worth watching?
- The Wicker Man holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wicker Man?
- The Wicker Man stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Ingrid Pitt and Diane Cilento.
- When was The Wicker Man released?
- The Wicker Man was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.