Quatermass and the Pit (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1967, Quatermass and the Pit is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 97 minutes. “World in panic! Cities in flames!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious artifact unearthed below a London subway station proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around.
Who’s in it. Quatermass and the Pit stars James Donald as Dr. Mathew Roney, Andrew Keir as Prof. Bernard Quatermass, Barbara Shelley as Barbara Judd and Julian Glover as Colonel Breen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Quatermass and the Pit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quatermass and the Pit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quatermass and the Pit tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quatermass and the Pit (1967)?
- In GB, Quatermass and the Pit is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quatermass and the Pit worth watching?
- Quatermass and the Pit holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quatermass and the Pit?
- Quatermass and the Pit stars James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley, Julian Glover and Duncan Lamont.
- When was Quatermass and the Pit released?
- Quatermass and the Pit was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.