Curse of the Starving Class (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1994, Curse of the Starving Class is a drama film directed by J. Michael McClary, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Curse of the Starving Class is a play by Sam Shepard, considered the first of a series on family tragedies. Drama about a dirt-poor 1950's-era farm family. Dad's a foul talking drunk and Mom is desperately trying to save what's left of their family life.
Who’s in it. Curse of the Starving Class stars James Woods as Weston Tate, Kathy Bates as Ella Tate, Randy Quaid as Taylor and Henry Thomas as Wesley Tate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Curse of the Starving Class has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Curse of the Starving Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curse of the Starving Class tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curse of the Starving Class (1994)?
- In US, Curse of the Starving Class 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 Curse of the Starving Class worth watching?
- Curse of the Starving Class holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curse of the Starving Class?
- Curse of the Starving Class stars James Woods, Kathy Bates, Randy Quaid, Henry Thomas and Kristin Fiorella.
- When was Curse of the Starving Class released?
- Curse of the Starving Class was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.