Poltergeist (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, Poltergeist is a thriller and horror film directed by Gil Kenan, running about 93 minutes. “They're here. And they know what scares you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
Who’s in it. Poltergeist stars Sam Rockwell as Eric Bowen, Rosemarie DeWitt as Amy Bowen, Saxon Sharbino as Kendra Bowen and Kyle Catlett as Griffin Bowen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Poltergeist has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $95.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Poltergeist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poltergeist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poltergeist (2015)?
- In US, Poltergeist is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Poltergeist worth watching?
- Poltergeist holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poltergeist?
- Poltergeist stars Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett and Kennedi Clements.
- When was Poltergeist released?
- Poltergeist was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.