The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a horror film directed by Marcus Nispel, running about 98 minutes. “Based on a true story...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a chainsaw-wielding killer and his family of equally psychopathic killers.
Who’s in it. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre stars Jessica Biel as Erin Hardesty, Jonathan Tucker as Morgan, Erica Leerhsen as Pepper and Eric Balfour as Kemper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $107.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shudder 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 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)?
- In US, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is available to stream on Shudder, 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 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre worth watching?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre stars Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour and Mike Vogel.
- When was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre released?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.