Symptoms (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1974, Symptoms is a horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz, running about 91 minutes. “Last night I dreamt that they had returned. They were here again…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is invited by her girlfriend, who lives in an English country mansion, to stay there with her. The estate, however, isn't quite what it seems--and neither is the friend who issued the invitation.
Who’s in it. Symptoms stars Angela Pleasence as Helen, Peter Vaughan as Brady, Lorna Heilbron as Anne and Nancy Nevinson as Hannah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Symptoms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Symptoms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Symptoms tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Symptoms (1974)?
- In GB, Symptoms is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Symptoms worth watching?
- Symptoms holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Symptoms?
- Symptoms stars Angela Pleasence, Peter Vaughan, Lorna Heilbron, Nancy Nevinson and Ronald O'Neil.
- When was Symptoms released?
- Symptoms was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
