Troll (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 1986, Troll is a fantasy and horror film directed by John Carl Buechler, running about 82 minutes. “Worlds of Magic, Mystery and Menace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy (Jenny Beck), thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Who’s in it. Troll stars Noah Hathaway as Harry Potter Jr., Michael Moriarty as Harry Potter Sr., Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Jeanette Cooper and Shelley Hack as Anne Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Troll has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Troll page.
If you liked it. Fans of Troll tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Troll (1986)?
- In US, Troll is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Troll worth watching?
- Troll holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Troll?
- Troll stars Noah Hathaway, Michael Moriarty, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Shelley Hack and Jenny Beck.
- When was Troll released?
- Troll was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
