The Amityville Horror (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, The Amityville Horror is a horror film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, running about 118 minutes. “For God's sake, get out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Lutz and his wife Kathleen move into their Long Island dream house with their children only for their lives to be turned into a hellish nightmare. The legacy of a murder committed in the house gradually affects the family and a priest is brought in to try and exorcise the demonic presence from their home.
Who’s in it. The Amityville Horror stars James Brolin as George Lutz, Margot Kidder as Kathy Lutz, Rod Steiger as Father Delaney and Don Stroud as Father Richard Bolen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Amityville Horror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $86.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Amityville Horror page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amityville Horror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amityville Horror (1979)?
- In US, The Amityville Horror is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Amityville Horror worth watching?
- The Amityville Horror holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Amityville Horror?
- The Amityville Horror stars James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud and Murray Hamilton.
- When was The Amityville Horror released?
- The Amityville Horror was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.