It Came from Hollywood (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1982, It Came from Hollywood is a comedy and documentary film directed by Andrew Solt, running about 80 minutes. “We're going to make you LAUGH.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
Who’s in it. It Came from Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd as Himself, John Candy as Himself, Cheech Marin as Himself and Tommy Chong as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, It Came from Hollywood has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Came from Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Came from Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Came from Hollywood (1982)?
- In US, It Came from Hollywood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Came from Hollywood worth watching?
- It Came from Hollywood holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Came from Hollywood?
- It Came from Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong and Gilda Radner.
- When was It Came from Hollywood released?
- It Came from Hollywood was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.