The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is a thriller and horror film directed by Jonathan Liebesman, running about 91 minutes. “What you know about fear... doesn't even come close.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.
Who’s in it. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning stars Jordana Brewster as Chrissie, Taylor Handley as Dean, Diora Baird as Bailey and Matt Bomer as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning 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 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: The Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)?
- In US, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning is available to 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: The Beginning worth watching?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning stars Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird, Matt Bomer and R. Lee Ermey.
- When was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning released?
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.