Puppet Master (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Puppet Master is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by David Schmoeller, running about 89 minutes. “Evil comes in all sizes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Jewish puppet maker who's discovered the secret to creating living puppets commits suicide to avoid capture by the Nazis and hides his beloved and harmless puppet children in a California hotel. Years later, a cult of magicians arrive at the hotel under the invitation of an ex-member who betrayed them all, only to find that he's dead - and that the living puppets, under the influence of a new Puppet Master, have turned murderous!
Who’s in it. Puppet Master stars Paul Le Mat as Alex Whitaker, William Hickey as Andre Toulon, Irene Miracle as Dana Hadley and Jimmie F. Skaggs as Neil Gallagher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Puppet Master has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puppet Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puppet Master tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puppet Master (1989)?
- In US, Puppet Master is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Puppet Master worth watching?
- Puppet Master holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puppet Master?
- Puppet Master stars Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle, Jimmie F. Skaggs and Robin Frates.
- When was Puppet Master released?
- Puppet Master was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.