Patrick (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1978, Patrick is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 112 minutes. “He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills though his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Who’s in it. Patrick stars Susan Penhaligon as Kathy Jacquard, Robert Helpmann as Dr. Roget, Rod Mullinar as Ed Jacquard and Bruce Barry as Dr. Brian Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Patrick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patrick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patrick tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patrick (1978)?
- In US, Patrick is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Patrick worth watching?
- Patrick holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patrick?
- Patrick stars Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar, Bruce Barry and Julia Blake.
- When was Patrick released?
- Patrick was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.