Bug Buster (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1998, Bug Buster is a comedy and horror film directed by Lorenzo Doumani, running about 93 minutes. “Dial 1-500-KICK-ASS for the Pest Eliminator near you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the mayor uses a potentially dangerous substance to protect the local plantation, the lakeside town of Mountview, in California, is attacked by a lethal species of large cockroach. After some of the town's inhabitants are killed, the mayor enlists the help of eccentric pest exterminator General George S. Merlin in order to prevent further harm to the local dwellers.
Who’s in it. Bug Buster stars Randy Quaid as General George S. Merlin, Brenda Epperson as Dr. Laura Casey, Katherine Heigl as Shannon Griffin and James Doohan as Sheriff Carlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Bug Buster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bug Buster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bug Buster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bug Buster (1998)?
- In US, Bug Buster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bug Buster worth watching?
- Bug Buster holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bug Buster?
- Bug Buster stars Randy Quaid, Brenda Epperson, Katherine Heigl, James Doohan and George Takei.
- When was Bug Buster released?
- Bug Buster was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.