Leatherface (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Leatherface is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Alexandre Bustillo, running about 88 minutes. “The origin story of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young nurse is kidnapped by a group of violent teens who escape from a mental hospital and take her on the road trip from hell. Pursued by an equally deranged lawman out for revenge, one of the teens is destined for tragedy and horrors that will destroy his mind, moulding him into a monster named Leatherface.
Who’s in it. Leatherface stars Stephen Dorff as Texas Ranger Hal Hartman, Lili Taylor as Verna Sawyer, Sam Strike as Jackson and Vanessa Grasse as Lizzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Leatherface has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Leatherface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leatherface tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leatherface (2017)?
- In US, Leatherface is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and 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 Leatherface worth watching?
- Leatherface holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leatherface?
- Leatherface stars Stephen Dorff, Lili Taylor, Sam Strike, Vanessa Grasse and Finn Jones.
- When was Leatherface released?
- Leatherface was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.