Dr. Strange (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Dr. Strange is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Philip DeGuere Jr., running about 93 minutes. “Battle of the sorcerers burns the screen with electric flame” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
Who’s in it. Dr. Strange stars Peter Hooten as Dr. Stephen Strange, Clyde Kusatsu as Wong, Jessica Walter as Morgan LeFay and Anne-Marie Martin as Clea Lake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dr. Strange has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Dr. Strange page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Strange tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Strange (1978)?
- In US, Dr. Strange is available to 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 Dr. Strange worth watching?
- Dr. Strange holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Strange?
- Dr. Strange stars Peter Hooten, Clyde Kusatsu, Jessica Walter, Anne-Marie Martin and Philip Sterling.
- When was Dr. Strange released?
- Dr. Strange was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.